Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has publicly credited Donald Trump and his administration for delivering on a key campaign promise: positioning the United States as the global capital of cryptocurrency.
In a post shared on X, Armstrong said the current administration has driven “major benefits to American citizens and companies,” marking a clear reversal from the regulatory pressure seen under the previous administration. His remarks come as Coinbase continues to benefit from a more favorable U.S. policy environment, including renewed momentum around crypto market structure legislation and clearer regulatory signals for exchanges.
The shift has coincided with rising institutional interest, expanding U.S.-based crypto operations, and renewed confidence among publicly listed crypto firms. Coinbase, which has long advocated for regulatory clarity, has recently been at the center of policy discussions as lawmakers work toward finalizing frameworks that could define how digital assets are regulated in the U.S.
While debates around specific bills continue, Armstrong’s comments underscore a broader industry narrative: the U.S. is moving away from enforcement-first regulation and toward a framework designed to retain crypto innovation domestically rather than pushing it offshore.
Why This Matters
- Signals growing alignment between U.S. policymakers and major crypto firms
- Strengthens Coinbase’s position as a regulatory bellwether
- Reinforces the narrative of the U.S. reclaiming crypto leadership from overseas markets
