--- title: "Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says ‘Crypto Doesn’t Get Enough Credit’ for Unlocking Global Financial Access With Stablecoins, DeFi and Bitcoin" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/295391317.md" description: "Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong argues that the crypto industry receives insufficient credit for unlocking global financial access. He highlights stablecoins, DeFi, tokenized stocks, and Bitcoin as key drivers enabling dollar-based payments, decentralized credit, stock market exposure, and inflation-resistant wealth storage for unbanked populations worldwide." datetime: "2026-08-10T10:14:29.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/295391317.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/295391317.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/295391317.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says ‘Crypto Doesn’t Get Enough Credit’ for Unlocking Global Financial Access With Stablecoins, DeFi and Bitcoin **Coinbase Global Inc.** (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO **Brian Armstrong** argued that crypto has already expanded financial access globally by bringing dollar-based payments, decentralized credit, stock exposure and an alternative store of wealth to people outside traditional financial systems. ## **Armstrong Highlights Crypto’s Financial Access** On Sunday, in a post on **X**, Armstrong said "Crypto doesn’t get enough credit for the financial access it’s already unlocked for the world," highlighting stablecoins, decentralized finance, tokenized stocks and **Bitcoin** (CRYPTO: BTC). "Stablecoins brought the dollar onchain," he said, arguing that "anyone, anywhere" can own a low-inflation currency and send it "24/7 for a fraction of a cent." He also said decentralized finance, or DeFi, "gives anyone access to credit," potentially allowing people without traditional banking relationships to participate in financial services. Armstrong further pointed to tokenized stocks, saying they could allow "4B unbrokered people" to gain exposure to the U.S. stock market. On Bitcoin, Coinbase CEO said the cryptocurrency provides "a store of wealth that can’t be inflated away," referring to its fixed supply. "There’s more to do of course, but don’t forget about how far we’ve come," Armstrong said. > Crypto doesn't get enough credit for the financial access it's already unlocked for the world. > > – Stablecoins brought the dollar onchain. Anyone, anywhere can own a low inflation currency, and send it 24/7 for a fraction of a cent. > > – DeFi gives anyone access to credit. > > -… > > — Brian Armstrong (@brian\_armstrong) August 9, 2026 **Read Also: Anthony Scaramucci Claps Back at Anti-Crypto Activist's Comments Linking Clarity Act Failure to Trump's 'Corruption' — 'Nothing Stops Bitcoin'** ## **Crypto Adoption Expands Beyond Bitcoin** The crypto industry had increasingly shifted toward stablecoins, payment infrastructure and institutional adoption rather than Bitcoin as a purely speculative asset. Earlier, Lawmakers had debated giving crypto and fintech firms direct access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system, while stablecoins had gained traction in emerging markets for savings, remittances and cross-border payments. In the Philippines, Coins.Ph CEO **Wei Zhou** said working adults were using stablecoins as "dollarized savings" because traditional dollar accounts were difficult to access. Institutional investors had also increasingly used Bitcoin through diversified products, options and structured strategies. **Kraken** Co-CEO **Dave Ripley** said institutions were exploring crypto rails to modernize traditional finance through stablecoins and tokenized equities, while **Bitwise** advisor **Jeff Park** said financial products were allowing Bitcoin to generate potential income beyond simple ownership. ***Disclaimer*:** *This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.* **Read Also: As Stablecoins Lead Crypto Investment Themes, Bitcoin Is No Longer The Favorite Child** *Photo courtesy: Thrive Studios ID on Shutterstock.com* ### Related Stocks - [GBTC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GBTC.US.md) - [COIN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COIN.US.md) - [BITB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BITB.US.md) - [CONY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CONY.US.md) - [CONI.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CONI.US.md) - [COIW.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COIW.US.md) - [ARKB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ARKB.US.md) - [FIAT.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FIAT.US.md) - [COIG.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COIG.US.md) - [CONL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CONL.US.md) - [IBIT.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IBIT.US.md) - [FBTC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FBTC.US.md) - [BITO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BITO.US.md) - [BRRR.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BRRR.US.md) - [BTCO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BTCO.US.md) - [BTCW.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BTCW.US.md) - [HODL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HODL.US.md) - [EZBC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/EZBC.US.md) - [COIA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COIA.US.md) - [COIO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COIO.US.md) - [CONX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CONX.US.md) - [COYY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COYY.US.md) - [ICOI.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ICOI.US.md) - [03008.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/03008.HK.md) - [03042.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/03042.HK.md) - [03430.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/03430.HK.md) - [07711.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/07711.HK.md) - [09311.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/09311.HK.md) - [BTCE.DE](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BTCE.DE.md) ## Related News & Research - [Amboss Opens Affiliate Program: Earn Recurring Bitcoin Commissions by Growing Bitcoin Payments](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296124824.md) - [Fundstrat Sees 30% Swing In Bitcoin’s Price](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296239209.md) - [Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) Terminates Business Combination, Team Continues Pursuing Active Bitcoin Treasury Management | CEPO Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296540800.md) - [Bitcoin lands on the same custody rails Citi uses for equities and bonds](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296272222.md) - [Paul Tudor Jones Is Buying Bitcoin ETF IBIT Again — But His Trade Has Changed](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296136074.md) --- > **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**