According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Brian Armstrong, the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, faced rejection and was overlooked by high-ranking executives from some of the largest banks in the United States during the recent meetings held in Davos. This situation highlights a notable lack of interest or engagement from established financial institutions toward Armstrong’s perspectives and contributions to the cryptocurrency industry, which has been a topic of significant discussion and debate in global financial circles.
source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/30/brian-armstrong-was-snubbed-and-insulted-by-top-executives-from-the-biggest-u-s-banks-in-davos-wsj