# Coinbase on The No Agenda Show Coinbase comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2017 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** December 2017 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Basic Income](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/basic-income.md), [Bitcoin Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin-cash.md), [Central Banks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-banks.md), [Clarity Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clarity-act.md), [Cloudflare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloudflare.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [Corporate Culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-culture.md), [Cryptocurrency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptocurrency.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Micro-payments for Robot Traffic and Personal AI Sovereignty - **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-04 - **Time:** 1:36:02–1:41:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/micro-payments-for-robot-traffic-and-personal-ai-sovereignty.md The future of the internet is predicted to shift toward micro-payments for robot traffic, moving away from the traditional advertising model. The host advocates for "personal AI sovereignty," where individuals run their own AI models (like Muse) locally on their hardware to maintain control and privacy, rather than relying on centralized Silicon Valley platforms. Keywords: [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [cloudflare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloudflare.md), [coinbase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coinbase.md), [robots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robots.md), micro-payments, [muse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muse.md) ### Brian Armstrong, SEC Crypto Regulation - **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-23 - **Time:** 1:33:29–1:37:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/brian-armstrong-sec-crypto-regulation.md Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong discusses the importance of the Clarity Act for providing regulatory certainty in the crypto industry. He argues the bill includes consumer protections to prevent another FTX-style collapse and allows for more efficient capital formation. Adam Curry warns that while stablecoins offer utility, they are "digital dollars" that the government can turn off at will, unlike physical cash. Keywords: brian armstrong, [coinbase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coinbase.md), [sec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sec.md), [clarity act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clarity-act.md), [ftx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ftx.md) ### Coinbase Future First Basic Income Pilot in New York - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 1:57:59–1:58:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/coinbase-future-first-basic-income-pilot-in-new-york.md Coinbase has launched "Future First," a pilot program in New York providing $12,000 in stablecoin to low-income residents aged 18 to 30. The test aims to evaluate the use of digital currency for basic income payments. This initiative aligns with the broader trend of integrating stablecoins into the financial system following the passage of the Genius Act. Keywords: [coinbase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coinbase.md), [stablecoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoin.md), [basic income](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/basic-income.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), future first ### Bitcoin Traceability and Ransomware-as-a-Service - **Episode:** [1354: FAQs 4 Hacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1354-faqs-4-hacks.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-10 - **Time:** 54:54–58:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1354-faqs-4-hacks/chapter/bitcoin-traceability-and-ransomware-as-a-service.md Contrary to media claims that Bitcoin is untraceable, the FBI successfully tracked and seized 63.7 Bitcoins by obtaining private keys, likely through custodial exchanges like Coinbase. Security experts from NetRise demonstrated how "Ransomware-as-a-Service" platforms allow low-skilled criminals to lease encryption tools for a cut of the profits. This automation has led to warnings of a "cyber pandemic" targeting critical infrastructure. Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [coinbase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coinbase.md), darkside, netrise, ransomware-as-a-service ### Basecamp Wokeness, Employee Resignations - **Episode:** [1344: Jabs for Jesus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1344-jabs-for-jesus.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-07 - **Time:** 2:39:13–2:42:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1344-jabs-for-jesus/chapter/basecamp-wokeness-employee-resignations.md Software company Basecamp faced a mass resignation of one-third of its staff after the founders banned political discussions at work. The conflict began over a juvenile list of customer names, which new hires labeled as a diversity issue. The hosts praise the founders for prioritizing work over social activism. Keywords: basecamp, [wokeness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wokeness.md), [coinbase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coinbase.md), dms are open, political talk, [workplace culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-culture.md) ### Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Rejects Corporate Wokeness - **Episode:** [1285: Davos Douche](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1285-davos-douche.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-15 - **Time:** 7:38–9:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1285-davos-douche/chapter/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-rejects-corporate-wokeness.md Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has implemented a policy banning political and social activism within the company to focus strictly on its mission as a financial institution. Approximately 60 employees chose to take a severance package and leave the company rather than adhere to the new apolitical guidelines. This move contrasts with other Silicon Valley firms that have embraced social justice initiatives. Keywords: [coinbase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coinbase.md), brian armstrong, [cryptocurrency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptocurrency.md), [corporate culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-culture.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) ### Bitcoin as a Doomsday Machine, International Money Transfers - **Episode:** [1056: Q-Vision](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1056-q-vision.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-02 - **Time:** 1:41:47–1:52:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1056-q-vision/chapter/bitcoin-as-a-doomsday-machine-international-money-transfers.md A revised perspective on Bitcoin highlights its utility for international money transfers, bypassing high bank fees and regulatory hurdles. The discussion explores Bitcoin's hard-coded inflation schedule and its potential to act as a "doomsday machine" for the traditional central banking system. While still volatile, its scarcity and security are presented as a hedge against government asset confiscation and traditional debt-based economies. Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [coinbase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coinbase.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [central banks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-banks.md), [money transfer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-transfer.md), [satoshi nakamoto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satoshi-nakamoto.md) ### CNBC Coinbase Live Trade Failure - **Episode:** [986: Fruit Machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/986-fruit-machine.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-15 - **Time:** 2:22:34–2:28:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/986-fruit-machine/chapter/cnbc-coinbase-live-trade-failure.md A live segment on CNBC intended to demonstrate the ease of selling Bitcoin via the Coinbase app resulted in a system failure. The host was unable to sell $66 worth of Bitcoin but was successfully able to buy more, leading the hosts to mock the "Bitcoin gods" narrative. They argue that this demonstrates a fundamental liquidity problem where users can enter the market but struggle to exit during high-volume periods. Keywords: [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [coinbase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coinbase.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [liquidity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liquidity.md), [financial news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-news.md), [glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glitch.md) ### Coinbase Insider Trading Allegations, Bitcoin Cash Launch - **Episode:** [992: Robo-Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/992-robo-trump.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-21 - **Time:** 49:12–51:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/992-robo-trump/chapter/coinbase-insider-trading-allegations-bitcoin-cash-launch.md The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase halted trading of Bitcoin Cash following allegations of insider trading. The suspension occurred after the price spiked immediately before the official launch on the platform. The segment highlights the "Wild West" nature of crypto markets compared to traditional investments like real estate, which have title insurance and regulatory protections. Keywords: [coinbase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coinbase.md), [bitcoin cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin-cash.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [satoshi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satoshi.md), market regulation ### Bitcoin Futures Trading on Chicago Board of Exchange - **Episode:** [989: Stick Controls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/989-stick-controls.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-10 - **Time:** 41:37–45:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/989-stick-controls/chapter/bitcoin-futures-trading-on-chicago-board-of-exchange.md Bitcoin is set to begin trading on the Chicago Board of Exchange (CBOE) futures market, marking a significant step toward mainstream financial integration. Financial commentator Jim Cramer predicts that the introduction of short selling and increased liquidity will "kibosh" the current price gyrations. Concerns remain regarding the seven-day clearing periods at exchanges like Coinbase and the potential for market shenanigans. Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), cboe, [jim cramer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-cramer.md), [short selling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/short-selling.md), [coinbase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coinbase.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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