Coinbase CEO: The foundational infrastructure of the crypto industry has never been stronger Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the foundational infrastructure of the crypto industry has never been stronger. He shared a conversation with John D’Agostino, noting that even during a 'down cycle' of price volatility and shifting sentiment, the underlying 'payment and settlement rails' continue to improve, including faster settlement speeds, deeper institutional adoption, and clearer development of related frameworks. John pointed out that despite market turbulence, the overall crypto ecosystem remains 'resilient.'