Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong meets institutional clients in Singapore as exchange expands APAC footprint
- —Armstrong hosted a Base builder roundtable on September 14
- —Coinbase received in-principle approval for a MAS payments license
- —Singapore headcount to grow from 150 to about 200 by end-2026
- —New hires will focus on institutional-grade trading products
Why it matters: Singapore is becoming Coinbase's launchpad for APAC expansion, intensifying competition for institutional capital in the region.
Source: Crypto Briefing