If you\u2019ve been following the news, you\u2019ve probably heard of the recent FTX scandal.\n\nWhile there\u2019s much still unknown, in this episode we get the unique opportunity to hear from Brian Armstrong \u2013 co-founder and CEO of Coinbase \u2013 about what\u2019s top of mind for the crypto industry. That includes the impact of this current event on future regulation, how this crypto winter might be different from previous ones, founder psychology during downturns, the transparency that comes with being public, and much more.\n\nBrian is interviewed by a16z cofounder and general partner Ben Horowitz, who has the unique perspective of having invested in, built, and been on the board of numerous companies during the ups and downs, leading him to his well-known book The Hard Thing About Hard Things.