In this interview, Brian Armstrong discusses Coinbase's vision of becoming the "everything exchange" by bringing all asset classes on-chain, citing benefits like faster, cheaper, and more global trading. He addresses regulatory challenges and the importance of the GENIUS Act for stablecoins, highlighting the need for collaboration with regulators and proactive policy shaping. Armstrong shares insights on working with government bodies, the evolving relationship between governments and crypto, and Bitcoin's role as a check on deficit spending. He also reflects on navigating the ups and downs of the crypto market, the importance of staying focused on long-term goals, and his ventures into longevity research with New Limit and brain-computer interfaces with Nudge. Armstrong touches on his contrarian decisions as a leader, emphasizing the necessity of difficult choices for the company's greater good, and shares personal strategies for sustainable leadership and continuous growth.
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