Coinbase CEO: Crypto Regulation Advances With or Without Clarity Act

PUBLISHED Sep 10, 2026, 4:10 AM ET

Coinbase Global Inc. Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong stated that United States cryptocurrency regulation will advance regardless of whether the Senate passes the Clarity Act on September 15, 2026. Speaking during a CNBC interview, Armstrong expressed optimism about the upcoming legislative vote, which aims to divide digital asset oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. However, he emphasized that even if the bill fails to secure the necessary votes, both regulatory agencies are fully prepared to issue independent rulemaking. This readiness ensures that formal market guidelines will emerge around the time of the vote. The legislation has gathered bipartisan support from law enforcement and financial institutions, though ongoing negotiations continue regarding ethics provisions for elected officials. Critics from traditional payment sectors have raised concerns over stablecoin provisions, which Armstrong dismissed as competitive positioning. Meanwhile, Coinbase continues expanding its financial infrastructure across domestic markets today.

By James Porter | JQJO News

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