Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Compromise Reached on Bitcoin and Crypto Market Structure Bill

Brian Armstrong said the latest compromise is the strongest version seen so far and that he is ready to support a markup later this week.

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Summary

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said a compromise has been reached on a Bitcoin and crypto market structure bill, describing it as the best version he has seen so far. He added that he is ready to support the bill during markup, the stage when lawmakers review and amend legislation, later this week. The statement points to continued movement in U.S. crypto policy discussions around market structure, a framework that typically defines which regulators oversee digital assets and how trading platforms, brokers, and issuers must comply with the law.

Terms & Concepts
  • Market structure bill: Legislation that sets rules for how digital asset markets operate, including oversight, trading, and compliance requirements.
  • Markup: A legislative review stage in which lawmakers debate, amend, and vote on a bill before it advances further.
  • Bitcoin: The largest cryptocurrency by market value, commonly used as a reference point in digital asset policy and market discussions.