Not much is known about Brian Armstrong’s political leanings. However, he believes in keeping political activism away from the workplace, and banned it at Coinbase. The company offered a severance package to employees who opposed the stance.
Summing up his views in a blog post, Armstrong said, “In short, I want Coinbase to be laser focused on achieving its mission, because I believe that this is the way that we can have the biggest impact on the world.” He added, “We are going to focus on being the best company we can be, and making progress toward our mission, as compared to broader societal issues.”