According to the source, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said banks are trying to "kill" competition under the current crypto Clarity Act. Source: Brian Armstrong’s remarks in a video clip circulating on X on Jan 15, 2026. The comments are a public, on-record statement by the CEO of Coinbase, which is publicly listed under ticker COIN on Nasdaq. Source: Armstrong’s X video remarks on Jan 15, 2026; Nasdaq listing for Coinbase (COIN).