The new documentary about the U.S.'s leading crypto exchange is called COIN, but they might as well have called it BRIAN, after its chief executive.
Why it matters: Coinbase has taken the vanguard of the crypto industry in the public imagination (much as Facebook is synonymous with social media). COIN — which is also its ticker symbol — appears to be its effort to get out in front of the criticism that has come with that position.
Driving the news: The new documentary about Coinbase is available for purchase on Amazon, Vimeo and iTunes today.
Details: COIN was directed by Greg Kohs, who has made a number of documentaries.
The movie tells the story of Coinbase, from when Armstrong was young and first got a computer, to its initial public offering in Spring 2021.
Yes, but: The true agenda of the movie appears to be warming viewers up to its real subject, Armstrong.
Of note: During the early pandemic days when Black Lives Matter protests broke out all over the U.S., Coinbase staff rebeled when Armstrong refused to take a stand on the issue on behalf of the company.
By the numbers: COIN is available for $12.99 or approximately 0.000050 BTC at today's prices.
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