Uncapped with Jack Altman Uncapped #21 | Brian Armstrong from Coinbase
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Aug 13, 2025 
Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, discusses the future of cryptocurrency and its regulatory landscape, highlighting the significance of the GENIUS Act. He shares insights on choosing innovative frontiers, the potential of brain-computer interfaces, and the intersection of biotechnology and longevity. Armstrong also reflects on the challenges of being a contrarian leader, navigating the turbulent waters of corporate governance, and how blockchain can democratize financial systems. His vision for extending human lifespan through tech is equally thought-provoking.
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Why Assets Will Move On-Chain
- On-chain assets are faster, cheaper, and globally accessible compared with legacy systems.
- Tokenization enables 24/7 trading, fractional ownership, new order types, and on-chain governance innovations.
Bring Companies And Regulators Along
- Work with companies and regulators when tokenizing real-world assets rather than creating derivatives without permission.
- Wait for clear regulatory frameworks and better tech before scaling tokenized securities broadly.
How The GENIUS Act Changed Stablecoins
- The Genius Act clarified stablecoin reserve rules and basic audits, making dollar-backed stablecoins allowed and encouraged in the U.S.
- Brian says the law's symbolic clarity prevents future activists from easily trying to shut stablecoin activity down.
