Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Solana Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko discuss all things Solana: how it all started, the core differentiators of the Solana blockchain (and how it compares to Ethereum), the evolution and state of  its developer ecosystem, and the web3 phone that the Solana team is  shipping this year.

Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas and Head of Institutional Research, David Duong, review the year in crypto. They cover some of the topics in Coinbase’s recently published 2023 year ahead report, including: the key events and takeaways from the year, and the opportunities to expand crypto use cases in 2023.

You can read the full report at coinbase.com: http://coinbase.com/2023outlook 

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Coinbase’s VP of Business Development for Ecosystem and Listings, Dan Kim, leads a discussion on  whether or not the United States is losing the battle to be the best place for crypto projects to list their tokens on exchanges like Coinbase. Joining him for the conversation are Luke Lombe, founding partner at Faculty Group and Daniel Forester, partner at the tech-focused law firm, Orrick.

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In this episode of Around the Block, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong chats with Ben Horowitz, cofounder and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, at a16z’s inaugural Founders Summit conference. They cover management, company culture, and more as they discuss the events that have unfolded in the crypto space over the last month, and also share why they're still as bullish as ever on the future of the industry. 

The conversation can also be found on the podcast web3 with a16z: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nokrz9kFdzb8lkiIQe8o2

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Coverage of the midterm elections seemed to take a back seat to all the breaking news in the crypto space this month, and that’s left us with a lot to talk about.

In this episode of Around the Block, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hosts Kara Calvert, Coinbase’s Head of US Policy, Chris Lehane, Chief Strategy Officer at Haun Ventures and Marta Belcher, President of the Filecoin Foundation. They discuss the results of the election, what to expect next, and how we can work with policymakers to establish rules that protect crypto investors and users. 

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hosts Ryan Selkis, co-founder and CEO of Messari as the two discuss the impacts of the FTX collapse on the industry and its regulatory environment, and how Web3 builders can learn from this experience and move the space forward.This episode of Around the Block was recorded during @coinbase’s live Twitter Space on November 16, 2022.This conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially from any forward-looking statements made and are subject to risks and uncertainties.
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hosts Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO of Circle, from the 2022 Singapore FinTech Festival. Brian and Jeremy discuss the utility value of crypto as the space grows out of its speculative value phase. The conversation covers: DAOS – how do they work, and are they here to stay? What role do blockchains play in global credit facilitation? And what are the new possibilities around identity, privacy and economic freedom?

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In this episode of Around the Block, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hosts entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host Anthony Pompliano, known to many in the crypto world as "Pomp.” 

The two discuss how they’re thinking about Bitcoin amid current market conditions, their long-term predictions for Ethereum one month after the merge, the issue of censorship in tech, and more. They even find time to reveal the names of Brian’s cats – and some of you may be surprised. 

Plus, Brian shares what’s top of mind for Coinbase this week with his Chief of Staff, Mark Cialone. 

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Directed by Greg Kohs, COIN: A Founder’s Story chronicles the rise of Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s visionary co-founder and CEO, who harnesses the power of an emerging technology to promote a mission of global economic freedom. 

In this episode of Around the Block, Brian Armstrong hosts Greg Kohs as the two discuss what it was like to capture all the ups and downs over the past few years, and which moments stood out to them the most. COIN is available now to rent or buy on all major platforms in the US & Canada.

Today's conversation was recorded on October 10th. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially from any forward-looking statements made and are subject to risks and uncertainties.

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On September 8th, 2022 Coinbase announced it was funding and supporting a lawsuit brought by six individuals (including two Coinbase employees) challenging the Treasury Department’s novel sanctions of open source software associated with Tornado Cash. The plaintiffs we are supporting represent a cross section of crypto users and developers who used TC to protect their privacy and security for legitimate reasons—from wanting to safely donate to Ukraine to concealing salary deposits that would show how much they earn. Meet four of them, and hear why they got involved, and what they hope to accomplish through this challenge in this episode of Around the Block.Today's conversation was recorded on September 16th. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially from any forward-looking statements made and are subject to risks and uncertainties.Check our homepage for more episodes and exclusive content from Around the Block: https://coinbase.com/aroundtheblock