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Bitcoin has lost nearly 30% of its value since January. Yet Coinbase CEO Brian 
Armstrong is making the case that it remains one of the most powerful tools 
ordinary people have to fight rising prices. That gap between the pitch and 
the reality is hard to ignore. Related Reading: Bullish Signal? Coinbase 
Bitcoin Premium Turns Positive After Months In Red Armstrong laid out his 
argument in a post on X, and later repeated it at the World Liberty Forum, an 
event hosted by the family of US President Donald Trump. The logic is 
straightforward: inflation quietly destroys the purchasing power of cash. 
Wealthier people protect themselves by moving money into stocks, real estate, 
and Bitcoin. People without access to those same options get hit hardest and 
have no way out. Inflation is a regressive tax on the poorest people in 
society, since they only hold cash. Once people have wealth, they can afford 
and get access to inflation-resistant asset classes (stocks, bitcoin, real 
estate, etc). Expanding financial access and opportunities globally to… — 
Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) February 23, 2026 A Fair Point, Pushed Too 
Far? It is a legitimate observation. Economists have made similar arguments 
for years — that inflation acts like a hidden tax on those with the least. 
Armstrong is not wrong about the problem. The prescription, though, is harder 
to defend. Bitcoin does not move like a slow, grinding inflation rate. It can 
drop 20% in a single week. For someone with no financial cushion, that is not 
protection. That is exposure to a different kind of loss — one that can happen 
far faster than any inflation rate ever could. The volatility is not a minor 
detail. It is the central flaw in the argument. The Law That Could Shift 
Things The more grounded part of Armstrong&#8217;s message involves legislation. The 
CLARITY Act, currently being debated in Congress, aims to define how digital 
assets are regulated in the US — which agencies hold authority and under what 
conditions. US Senator Bernie Moreno said lawmakers are pushing to pass the 
bill by April. Armstrong, speaking at the forum, called a balanced version of 
the bill a potential win for crypto firms, banks, and consumers alike. Talks 
have focused on stablecoins and whether they can offer competitive yields 
without running into existing banking rules. Related Reading: Crypto Funds 
Bleed $4 Billion As Investors Step Back – Here’s Why Keeping Pace With China 
Armstrong also raised the stakes internationally. China is advancing a 
government-backed digital currency that pays interest. His message to US 
regulators was direct: fall behind on stablecoin policy, and America loses 
ground in a competition it should be leading. It is a real concern — even if 
his inflation argument leaves something to be desired. Featured image from 
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XRP price rebounded by over 5% on Wednesday as the crypto market rebounded. It 
jumped to $1.4200, up by nearly 30% from its lowest level this month. Ripple 
(XRP) token soared, with its market capitalization rising to over $86.6 
billion.…

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GD Culture&#8217;s Bitcoin sale for stock buyback may influence market dynamics, 
reflecting strategic shifts in corporate asset management and investment.
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The FCA&#8217;s stablecoin testing could shape the UK&#8217;s regulatory landscape, 
influencing global standards and fostering innovation in digital finance.
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