brian armstrong

Brian Armstrong is the CEO of Coinbase Global, the biggest bitcoin exchange in the US. He is a former software developer for Airbnb. In 2012, Brian teamed up with Fred Ehrsam and launched Coinbase in San Francisco. Even though co-founder Fred Ehrsam left the company in 2017, he remains a board member and owns 6% of the business.

On April 14, 2021, Coinbase went public through a direct offering on the Nasdaq. Soon it momentarily hit $100 billion in market capitalization. About 19% of company shares are owned by Armstrong.

Quick Facts

Full name	Brian Armstrong
Birth	January 25, 1983 in San Jose, California, U.S.
Education	Bachelor of Arts/Economics, Master of Arts/Science, Rice University
Nationality	American
Martial Status	Married
Net Worth	$11.9B (Refer for real-time)

He supports the need for clear regulations and policies for cryptocurrency trading and decentralized transactions. Brian has collaborated with diplomats to formulate the policies. He continues to contribute to the crypto community and blockchain technology.

Brian Armstrong: Timeline of events

• 2010: Discovered Bitcoin – Read the Bitcoin whitepaper and became interested in decentralized finance.
• 2012: Co-Founded Coinbase – Launched Coinbase with Fred Ehrsam to simplify Bitcoin buying and selling.
• 2015: Expanded Coinbase Services – Introduced Coinbase Exchange and support for multiple cryptocurrencies.
• 2017: Led Coinbase Through Crypto Boom – Scaled operations as Bitcoin surged to $20,000, making Coinbase a top exchange.
• 2021: Coinbase IPO on NASDAQ – Took Coinbase public (COIN) at a $86B valuation, marking a major crypto milestone.
• 2022: Advocated for Crypto Regulation – Engaged with lawmakers to promote clear crypto regulations in the U.S.
• 2023: Launched Coinbase’s Layer-2 ‘Base’ – Introduced Base, a Layer-2 blockchain to improve Ethereum scalability.
• 2024: Pushing for Global Crypto Adoption, Married to Angela Meng.

Year	Award/Notable Work	Details
2012	Co-Founded Coinbase	Built one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
2017	Fortune 40 Under 40 – Technology	Recognized for leadership in the crypto industry.
2021	Coinbase IPO on NASDAQ	Took Coinbase public with an $86B valuation, a first for a major crypto company.
2021	Time 100 Most Influential People	Listed for his impact on mainstream crypto adoption.
2023	Launched Coinbase’s Layer-2 ‘Base’	Introduced a Layer-2 blockchain to enhance Ethereum scalability.

Useful Links to Connect With Brian Armstrong

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianarmstrong
Coinbase Official Website	https://www.coinbase.com
Brian Armstrong’s Personal Blog	https://brianarmstrong.com