Coinbase Aims to Scale Stablecoins and Onchain Adoption in 2026, Says Brian Armstrong
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, outlined the company's ambitious goals for 2026, focusing on scaling stablecoins and payments to become the world's number one financial app. Key priorities include expanding Coinbase's "everything exchange" globally, which covers crypto, equities, prediction markets, and commodities across spot, futures, and options.
Coinbase plans to invest in automation and product quality while leveraging the Ethereum layer-2 Base and Base App to boost onchain adoption. Armstrong shared these aims in a New Year’s Day tweet, highlighting the intent to broaden blockchain adoption worldwide.
David Duong noted that 2026 could see regulatory clarity and institutional adoption converge, making crypto a core part of the financial ecosystem. Important factors include the approval of spot crypto ETFs, growth of stablecoins, and tokenization. ETF approvals may accelerate, and stablecoins are expected to influence delivery-versus-payment structures.
Coinbase reported stronger-than-expected Q3 results with revenue reaching about $1.9 billion, up 26% quarter-on-quarter. In September, the company reportedly considered launching a native token for its Base layer-2 scaling solution, although no timeline was provided.
Industry analysts regard Coinbase's 2026 goals as ambitious for a single year. They emphasize that widespread adoption will depend on solving practical problems, with interoperability and regulatory clarity playing critical roles. The year ahead is expected to emphasize user-centric utility and broader enterprise adoption in areas such as tokenized assets and healthcare data.
