Executives at Coinbase have publicly disputed allegations suggesting the exchange lobbied against Bitcoin tax relief measures. CEO Brian Armstrong and Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad both addressed the accusations through statements on X. The responses came after online claims emerged that Coinbase had opposed de minimis tax exemption provisions for Bitcoin payments. Company Leadership Addresses Tax Policy Accusations Faryar Shirzad directly confronted podcaster Marty Bent’s allegations on X. His statement read, “This is a total lie @MartyBent. We have never and will never lobby against Bitcoin. Ever.” The ... (full story)