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#307 – Brian Armstrong: Coinbase, Cryptocurrency, and Government Regulation

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How Did Coinbase Become What It Is Today?

Coinbase was founded in 2012 and is now one of the most popular digital wallets. The company has raised more than $100 million since its inception. CEO Brian McGovern says it took a while for him to internalize that he needed to stop writing so much code, start building out an actual company. He also had to learn how to manage his own finances after going from being profitable during periods of boom to unprofitable at times.

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