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Why Does Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Want CFPB Gone?

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong has turned his ire on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, denouncing the agency as unconstitutional and insisted it should be “deleted,” echoing Elon Musk’s similar calls for the CFPB’s demise.

Armstrong’s message—“The CFPB is unconstitutional on the face of it”—stands in stark contrast to the community notes accompanying his post on X, referring to a 7–2 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that the agency’s funding mechanism does not violate the Constitution. Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for the majority, deemed the bureau’s design legitimate within Congress’s appropriations framework.

Armstrong also insisted that the CFPB, if constitutional, is redundant given the presence of the DOJ and other financial regulators. Consumer-rights advocates counter that this misrepresents the CFPB’s specialized mission, which focuses squarely on consumer-level disputes, fraud, and abusive practices.

Ironically, his attacks come amid ongoing consumer complaints about Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) itself. Customers have regularly taken to online forums such as Reddit to report locked funds, stalled transfers, and opaque customer-support channels—problems that many say were only resolved after filing a CFPB complaint.

Armstrong’s remarks echoes Musk’s, who succinctly proclaimed “CFPB RIP.” Musk has his own stake in dismantling the agency: X, which has been pursuing state money-transmitter licenses, could soon fall under the CFPB’s jurisdiction if it enters the consumer finance space. This dual role—as both a prospective target of the bureau’s oversight and a leading voice in the administration urging its destruction—raises conflict-of-interest concerns among union officials and legal observers alike.

Armstrong’s and Musk’s statements align with efforts by certain political figures to dismantle the bureau from within. Under an acting chief appointed by President Donald Trump, the CFPB was briefly “defanged,” with employees ordered to cease supervision of regulated entities and threatened with a near-total funding cut.

Established in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, the CFPB is the sole federal agency whose primary mandate is to shield consumers from harmful or deceptive financial practices. It oversees activities ranging from mortgage lending to credit reporting and cryptocurrency transactions.


Information for this story was found via Reuters and the sources and the companies mentioned. The author has no securities or affiliations related to the organizations discussed. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Always do additional research and consult a professional before purchasing a security. The author holds no licenses.

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