Bloomberg Talks Coinbase CEO Talks Being Added to S&P, Regulation
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May 14, 2025 
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, shares insights on the company's upcoming addition to the S&P 500, emphasizing it as a landmark moment for crypto's legitimacy. He discusses the future of crypto payments and advocates for stablecoin regulation, highlighting its necessity for financial inclusion. Armstrong also touches on the evolving landscape of equity trading and the potential establishment of a U.S. Bitcoin reserve. With optimistic views on bipartisan support, he believes competition will drive innovation in the crypto sector.
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Crypto Joins S&P 500 Permanently
- Coinbase joining the S&P 500 signifies crypto's permanence in finance.
- Crypto tech is transforming financial services, expanding exposure to all investors.
Tokenization Will Transform Assets
- Tokenization will extend to all asset classes including equities.
- Coinbase focuses on crypto-native tokenized solutions over traditional securities.
Stablecoin Growth Needs U.S. Laws
- Stablecoin adoption is growing rapidly, especially via layer two solutions like Base.
- U.S. stablecoin legislation is critical to keep this technology and industry onshore.