Brian Armstrong – Milestones
Key milestones and important events in Brian Armstrong's history.
Showing 17 milestones for Brian Armstrong
Pulls support for Clarity Act
Armstrong withdraws Coinbase’s support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, citing concerns over amendments.
www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/10/crypto-wins-regardless-of-clarity-act-vote-coinbase-s-armstrong-saysSEC moves to dismiss Coinbase lawsuit
The SEC files to dismiss its lawsuit against Coinbase, marking a major legal win for the company.
www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1679788/000167978825000088/q125shareholderletter.htmSpot Bitcoin ETFs name Coinbase custodian
The SEC approves several spot Bitcoin ETFs that use Coinbase as a primary custodian.
www.coindesk.com/business/2024/02/15/coinbase-shares-surge-after-beating-fourth-quarter-profit-estimates/Launch of Base layer-2 blockchain
Coinbase launches Base, an Ethereum layer-2 network aimed at scaling onchain applications.
www.coindesk.com/business/2024/02/15/coinbase-shares-surge-after-beating-fourth-quarter-profit-estimates/SEC sues Coinbase
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission files a lawsuit against Coinbase alleging securities violations.
www.sec.gov/litigation/complaints/2023/comp-pr2023-102.pdfCoinbase direct listing on Nasdaq
Coinbase completes a direct listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker COIN.
www.forbes.com/profile/brian-armstrong/Founds NewLimit biotech company
Armstrong founds NewLimit, a biotech company focused on extending human healthspan.
www.brianarmstrong.org/bioCo-founds ResearchHub
Armstrong co-founds ResearchHub, an open science platform for sharing and reviewing research.
www.brianarmstrong.org/bioLaunches GiveCrypto.org and signs Giving Pledge
Armstrong launches GiveCrypto.org and signs the Giving Pledge to donate most of his wealth.
www.cnbc.com/2018/12/21/coinbase-ceo-is-first-crypto-billionaire-to-pledge-to-give-away-fortune.htmlBecomes sole CEO of Coinbase
Armstrong becomes sole CEO of Coinbase as the company scales.
fortune.com/40-under-40/2017/brian-armstrong/Coinbase launches BTC bank transfers
Coinbase launches an early product enabling Bitcoin purchases via bank transfer.
fortune.com/40-under-40/2017/brian-armstrong/Co-founded Coinbase
Brian Armstrong co-founds Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange platform.
www.forbes.com/profile/brian-armstrong/Joined Airbnb as a software engineer
Armstrong joins Airbnb as a software engineer focusing on fraud prevention.
www.brianarmstrong.org/bioEncountered the Bitcoin white paper
Armstrong reads the Bitcoin white paper, sparking his interest in cryptocurrencies.
www.brianarmstrong.org/bioCompletes MS in computer science at Rice
Armstrong completes a master’s degree in computer science at Rice University.
www.linkedin.com/in/barmstrong/Graduates Rice with BA in econ and CS
Armstrong graduates from Rice University with dual bachelor’s degrees in economics and computer science.
www.linkedin.com/in/barmstrong/Founded UniversityTutor.com
Brian Armstrong co-founds UniversityTutor.com, an online tutoring marketplace.
www.forbesafrica.com/technology/2020/02/28/bitcoins-guardian-angel-inside-coinbase-billionaire-brian-armstrongs-plan-to-make-crypto-safe-for-all/