Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong says the Binance settlement is a chance for the industry to prioritize compliance and rule clarity to prevent regulators from slamming huge fines on companies.
Armstrong wrote on X (Twitter) shortly after Binance’s settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) was announced explaining the need for rule compliance and Coinbase roadmap since 2012.
Since the founding of Coinbase back in 2012 we have taken a long-term view. I knew we needed to embrace compliance to become a generational company that stood the test of time. We got the licenses, hired the compliance and legal teams, and made it clear our brand was about trust…
— Brian Armstrong
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