Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Bags $130M for Longevity Startup NewLimit

While most crypto CEOs are busy navigating market volatility,Brian Armstrong Brian Armstrong   Brian Armstrong is the CEO of Coinbase Global, the biggest bitcoin exchange in the US. He is a former software developer for Airbnb. In 2012, Brian teamed up with Fred Ehrsam and launched Coinbase in San Francisco. Even though co-founder Fred Ehrsam left the company in 2017, he remains a board member and owns 6% of the business. On April 14, 2021, Coinbase went public through a direct offering on the Nasdaq. Soon it momentarily hit $100 billion in market capitalization. About 19% of company shares are owned by Armstrong. Quick Facts Full name Brian Armstrong Birth January 25, 1983 in San Jose, California, U.S. Education Bachelor of Arts/Economics, Master of Arts/Science, Rice University Nationality American Martial Status Married Net Worth $11.9B (Refer for real-time) He supports the need for clear regulations and policies for cryptocurrency trading and decentralized transactions. Brian has collaborated with diplomats to formulate the policies. He continues to contribute to the crypto community and blockchain technology. Brian Armstrong: Timeline of events 2010: Discovered Bitcoin – Read the Bitcoin whitepaper and became interested in decentralized finance. 2012: Co-Founded Coinbase – Launched Coinbase with Fred Ehrsam to simplify Bitcoin buying and selling. 2015: Expanded Coinbase Services – Introduced Coinbase Exchange and support for multiple cryptocurrencies. 2017: Led Coinbase Through Crypto Boom – Scaled operations as Bitcoin surged to $20,000, making Coinbase a top exchange. 2021: Coinbase IPO on NASDAQ – Took Coinbase public (COIN) at a $86B valuation, marking a major crypto milestone. 2022: Advocated for Crypto Regulation – Engaged with lawmakers to promote clear crypto regulations in the U.S. 2023: Launched Coinbase’s Layer-2 ‘Base’ – Introduced Base, a Layer-2 blockchain to improve Ethereum scalability. 2024: Pushing for Global Crypto Adoption, Married to Angela Meng. Year Award/Notable Work Details 2012 Co-Founded Coinbase Built one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. 2017 Fortune 40 Under 40 – Technology Recognized for leadership in the crypto industry. 2021 Coinbase IPO on NASDAQ Took Coinbase public with an $86B valuation, a first for a major crypto company. 2021 Time 100 Most Influential People Listed for his impact on mainstream crypto adoption. 2023 Launched Coinbase’s Layer-2 ‘Base’ Introduced a Layer-2 blockchain to enhance Ethereum scalability. Useful Links to Connect With Brian Armstrong Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianarmstrong Coinbase Official Website https://www.coinbase.com Brian Armstrong’s Personal Blog https://brianarmstrong.com   EntrepreneurInvestorDeveloper/ProgrammerCrypto and Blockchain Expert is playing a far bigger game – taking on human aging and Washington regulations at the same time. Not exactly your typical founder story, right? 

One moment he’s rallying for stablecoin legislation on Capitol Hill, the next he’s funding research to literally reverse the aging process.

Here’s the latest on Armstrong, for all Coinbase enthusiasts out there! 

NewLimit Raises $130M to Rewire Human Longevity

Armstrong’s biotech venture NewLimit, co-founded with former GV partner Blake Byers and stem cell scientist Jacob Kimmel, just closed a $130 million Series B round. The startup, now valued at $810 million, is developing therapies that aim to restore youthful function to aging cells through epigenetic reprogramming.

Early results are promising. The team has identified three prototype medicines targeting liver cells – improving their fat and alcohol processing capabilities in lab tests. 

While human trials are still years away, NewLimit is expanding into immune system research, with Armstrong citing the urgency of fighting what he calls the “largest source of human tragedy” – aging.

The round was led by Kleiner Perkins and backed by a powerful lineup of investors including Founders Fund, Elad Gil, Patrick Collison, and Garry Tan.

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Say No to Aging: Tech Titans Are All In!

Armstrong isn’t alone in this mission. He joins the ranks of tech elites like Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, and Vitalik Buterin – all pouring hundreds of millions into anti-aging research. But Armstrong’s approach is distinctive: part-scientist, part-operator, and always ten steps ahead.

Fighting for Stablecoin Regulations

The Coinbase CEO hasn’t loosened his grip on crypto advocacy. Just yesterday on X, he called on the U.S. Senate to move forward on the GENIUS Act – a stablecoin regulation bill that could finally bring clear rules to the space.

The GENIUS Act would introduce a federal licensing regime, enforce reserve requirements for issuers, and create a dual regulatory model – splitting oversight between federal and state levels depending on issuer size. 

The push comes just as the Treasury predicts stablecoins could surge from $230B to $2T by 2028, presenting both an opportunity and a risk to traditional banking systems.

Here’s how we see it: Brian Armstrong is betting on the future, and he’s doing it from all sides.

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