The Need for Clear Crypto Rules in the US, According to Coinbase CEO
The CEO of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, emphasizes the importance of clear regulatory guidelines for the US digital assets industry. In an interview with CNBC, Armstrong highlights the negative consequences of the lack of clear regulations, such as the collapse of crypto firms and their relocation overseas, as well as a decline in the US as a global financial hub.
Armstrong emphasizes that crypto is not a niche market, with approximately 56 million Americans having used cryptocurrencies, making it a mainstream phenomenon. He argues for the implementation of rules that facilitate innovation while protecting consumers from harm. Without clear regulations, the industry has seen adverse effects, including the migration of exchanges offshore and the weakening of America’s financial and technological leadership.
Furthermore, Armstrong comments on a recent court ruling in favor of Grayscale in its lawsuit against the SEC, which could lead to the approval of Bitcoin ETFs. Coinbase, named as a custodian in many ETF applications, anticipates the positive impact of ETFs on the crypto ecosystem and the exchange itself.
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