Coinbase at State of Crypto Summit: Expanding Crypto Horizons
one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, took center stage at this year's State of Crypto Summit, as the company's leaders outlined their strategy for global expansion, driving crypto adoption, and advancing blockchain-based financial policy reform.
Speaking at the summit, CEO Brian Armstrong emphasized that Coinbase is not just an exchange, but a critical infrastructure platform for the global digital asset ecosystem. The company is aiming to reshape the global financial system, with transparency, autonomy, and decentralization at its core.
Expanding Beyond the US Going Global
One of the highlights of the summit was Coinbase's announcement of its aggressive expansion into international markets, particularly in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The company said it is actively working with EU lawmakers to leverage the MiCA regulatory framework, which is seen as a turning point for the crypto industry in Europe.
In addition, Coinbase International Exchange is also accelerating the rollout of crypto derivatives products in licensed regions, aiming to facilitate easier participation of institutional investors in the market.
Center for Web3 and AI innovation
At the conference, Coinbase's technical directors also emphasized the company's role as a "launch pad" for Web3 projects, especially through Base - a layer 2 blockchain developed by Coinbase on Ethereum. With hundreds of decentralized applications (dApps) under construction, Base has become an incubator for developers.
Coinbase also affirmed that it will continue to invest in areas where AI and blockchain intersect, with the expectation of creating products that can automate finance, improve user experience, and increase data security.
Lobbying Strategy Pushing for Transparent Policy
In addition to focusing on technology, Coinbase also reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for fair and clear policy for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. The company continues to support Crypto435, an initiative to raise awareness among lawmakers in all 435 congressional districts about the benefits of blockchain technology.
“Legal battles cannot delay innovation,” Armstrong said. “The United States needs a clear regulatory framework to remain a leader in the digital financial era.”
Confidence in the future of the crypto industry
Coinbase has been through a lot of turmoil over the past few years, from the collapse of competitors to investigations by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, at the State of Crypto Summit, the company’s spirit was clearly optimistic and strategic.
Analysts say Coinbase is well-positioned to lead the next wave of cryptocurrency adoption, especially as more traditional financial institutions begin to integrate digital assets into their portfolios.