Coinbase Lists ResearchCoin (RSC)

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, continues its rapid altcoin listings. Recently, it announced the listing of the altcoin ResearchCoin (RSC) on the Base network.

Following this announcement, the price of ResearchCoin surged by approximately 12% within the last 24 hours.

Coinbase’s listing has stirred controversy, with RSC expressing concerns on social media about potential conflicts of interest involving Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

ResearchHub, founded in 2019 by Brian Armstrong and scientist Patrick Joyce, rewards scientists with ResearchCoin for publishing content. Despite debates over interests, Coinbase addressed the concerns through its official X account.

In response, Coinbase stated:

> “ResearchCoin has no affiliation with Coinbase.
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> ResearchHub is personally funded and co-managed by Brian Armstrong, which operates independently from his responsibilities at Coinbase.
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> Additionally, Brian Armstrong does not participate in Coinbase’s listing review or approval process.”

> “ResearchCoin (RSC) is an independent research organization and not affiliated with Coinbase. ResearchHub is funded and co-led by Brian Armstrong in his personal capacity, separate and distinct from his responsibilities at Coinbase. Brian is not a reviewing or approving member of…”
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> — Coinbase Assets 🛡️ (@CoinbaseAssets) July 30, 2025

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