Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s fiery remarks:
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly slammed the UK’s decision to ban his company’s TV advertising, calling the move evidence of an outdated crypto policy. He argued that equating cryptocurrencies with gambling ignores their legitimate potential and societal benefits. The ad’s ban, he stated, “sparked quite a reaction” — and “if you can’t say it, then there must be a kernel of truth in it.” Armstrong emphasized cryptocurrencies offer an alternative to a broken traditional financial system and claimed that attempts to suppress crypto messaging actually strengthen adoption and resilience.