Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong explains why bitcoin could become the world's reserve currency

Market Trends & Potential Risks - Bitcoin could become the world's reserve currency due to the US debt situation [1] - All-time highs in US debt are coinciding with all-time highs in Bitcoin [4] - US government needs to control spending to preserve the American experiment [6] Coinbase Products & Services - Coinbase is moving into financial services like payments, borrowing, and lending, aiming to replace people's bank accounts [10] - Coinbase Business was announced for startups and medium-sized businesses to manage finances and payments [14][15] - Partnership with Shopify to power USDC payments for Shopify merchants and an AMEX Bitcoin card were announced [16] - Coinbase has launched a credit card with AMEX and a debit card with Visa [18] Regulatory Landscape - Regulation will be a huge boon for crypto, and Coinbase is actively working to get legislation passed [26] - The Stablecoin Act, the Genius Act, and the Clarity Act need to be passed into law [27] Partnerships & Investments - Coinbase is an equity holder and the largest distribution partner for Circle (USDC) with a substantial economic arrangement [19][20] - Coinbase would consider buying Circle if they were interested [22] Company Performance & Strategy - S&P 500 index inclusion has made Coinbase's stock less volatile [23][24] - Coinbase is shipping product at a startup pace [17]