Shawn Ryan Show #222 Brian Armstrong - Co-Founder & CEO of Coinbase
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Jul 28, 2025 
Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, dives into the dynamic world of cryptocurrency and its regulatory landscape. He discusses the political awakening within the crypto space and the formation of the Stand With Crypto PAC to support pro-crypto legislation. Armstrong highlights the challenges posed by the SEC, the historical context of the Federal Reserve, and the necessity for clear regulations. He also underscores cryptocurrency's role in promoting economic freedom and its applications in everyday transactions, making a case for its transformative potential.
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Coinbase's Cold Storage Security
- Coinbase stores the majority of customers' funds offline in geographically distributed cold storage for security.
- This setup requires consensus of multiple key holders to move funds, minimizing theft risk.
Bitcoin Solves Global Financial Instability
- Bitcoin addresses financial instability from inflation and government manipulation faced worldwide.
- The system offers economic freedom, especially for those in countries with poor money systems.
Bitcoin's Provable Digital Scarcity
- Bitcoin is the first digital asset proven scarce, unlike most digitals which can be copied infinitely.
- This algorithmic scarcity ensures Bitcoin's reliability as a form of digital money.
