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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong questions effectiveness of charities

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed a contrarian view on philanthropy, suggesting that many charities are "net negative" and prone to ideological capture. He voiced concerns about losing control of his own foundation and the unintended consequences such organizations can have. While he currently uses a donor-advised fund for charitable giving, Armstrong stated it would be "crazy" to establish a foundation at this time, echoing sentiments from other billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel who have also questioned the effectiveness of large-scale philanthropy. AI

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong questions effectiveness of charities

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sydney Lake ·

    Billionaire Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says most charities are ‘net negative’—and that he has no plans to make his own foundation

    The crypto billionaire says he has a donor-advised fund but no plans to start a foundation, joining Elon Musk in casting doubt on traditional giving.

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