Coinbase says it is helping more than 1,000 U.S. community banks add stablecoin capabilities

Coinbase says it is helping more than 1,000 U.S. community banks add stablecoin capabilities

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2026-09-14 01:40:57
Coinbase Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong said community banks would be in a stronger position to compete if they adopt stablecoins, arguing the technology gives them a better shot at winning market share. In a post on Sept. 14, Armstrong said Coinbase is working with Moov to help more than 1,000 community banks integrate stablecoin-related capabilities into their existing systems rather than replacing core infrastructure. He said the setup would give banks faster settlement, lower costs and real-time access to funds. Armstrong also argued that the discussion in Washington around stablecoins and community banks is missing what he called the central point: stablecoins represent an opportunity. His remarks frame stablecoins not as a threat to smaller banks, but as a tool they can plug into current operations to improve payment efficiency and fund access.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said community banks would be more competitive and have a better chance to win market share if they adopt stablecoins.

In a Sept. 14 post, Armstrong said Coinbase is working with Moov to help more than 1,000 U.S. community banks add stablecoin-related capabilities within their existing systems. He said the effort would bring faster settlement, lower costs and real-time access to funds.

Armstrong also said the discussion in Washington around stablecoins and community banks is overlooking what he described as the most important point: 「stablecoins are an opportunity.」

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