Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong On Binance's Settlement: 'Building A Company Offshore, Skirting Regulation, It's Just Not Going To Work'
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong commented on Binance's $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. federal government, suggesting that the era of crypto companies skirting regulation is over. Armstrong believes this enforcement action against Binance allows Coinbase to potentially become the leading crypto exchange. Despite facing its own lawsuit by the SEC, Armstrong is confident about Coinbase's regulatory compliance. He also highlighted the growing institutional interest in crypto and the potential impact of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals on the influx of capital into the crypto market.

November 28, 2023 | 10:25 am
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's comments on Binance's settlement and the importance of regulatory compliance may boost investor confidence in Coinbase's commitment to adhering to regulations, despite its ongoing lawsuit with the SEC.
Armstrong's remarks could be seen as positive for Coinbase as they distance the company from the practices that led to Binance's legal issues. His confidence in dealing with the SEC lawsuit and the potential for a spot Bitcoin ETF could be viewed favorably by investors, potentially leading to a short-term positive impact on COIN's stock price.
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