Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the company is moving forward with AI experiments, especially a system called “green dot,” which helps employees resolve device issues and drink preparation. In the future, Starbucks plans to improve the seamlessness and personalization of the ordering experience by using applications to predict users’ ordering needs.

A CEX CEO, Brian Armstrong, announced the launch of a venture capital program called "Next Bets," which allows employees to submit innovative projects and pitch them, with the goal of reducing creative talent drain. The program opens twice each year, is typically executed by small teams, and focuses on high-potential directions. The Base blockchain project originated from this, and more progress will be announced in the future.

Annex Wealth Management's Chief Economist Brian Jacobsen pointed out that the Federal Reserve's uncertainty assessment regarding oil price changes impacts its economic forecasts, suggesting that the judgment that rising inflation has no material impact on economic growth may be overly optimistic. He anticipates that past patterns may repeat in the future, with the Federal Reserve potentially surprising markets and cutting rates following economic shocks.

The U.S. Congress has shown divisions in discussions regarding cryptocurrency tax policy, with the small transaction tax exemption proposal gradually applying only to stablecoins, triggering dissatisfaction among Bitcoin supporters. Industry leaders have clashed publicly over this, with the core of the debate centered on small transaction exemptions. Currently, cryptocurrencies are classified as property, and transactions require capital gains tax payments, resulting in high compliance costs.

Gate News Announcement, March 9 — CEX CEO Brian Armstrong posted on X platform stating that cryptocurrencies will soon break down barriers surrounding fundraising and capital formation. He pointed out that the reduction of funding resistance will increase the number of startups worldwide and accelerate development. Armstrong said every entrepreneur knows that the fundraising process is time-consuming and expensive.

Gate News Report, March 6, CEX CEO Brian Armstrong stated that they are building the infrastructure for the AI agent economy. Base is rapidly establishing its position as the on-chain home for artificial intelligence.

Gate News Report, on March 6th, CEX CEO Brian Armstrong stated that cross-border remittances should be credited directly and should not be heavily eroded by high fees. This is exactly the value of Base and the crypto track.

A shareholder of a certain CEX, Kevin Meehan, filed a derivative lawsuit, accusing CEO Brian Armstrong and executives of making misleading statements, failing to disclose customer asset risks and compliance deficiencies. The complaint involves multiple executives and points out that the user agreement does not clearly disclose the risk of asset bankruptcy, raising questions about the token listing review process.

U.S. Chief Compliance Officer and CEX CEO Brian Armstrong recently visited the White House, drawing attention amid ongoing discussions of digital asset regulation legislation. While it is unclear whether he met with Trump, promoting clear digital asset policies remains a government goal. Analysts believe that this high-level interaction could influence the future legislative direction.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially announced a roundtable discussion to be held at its Washington headquarters on March 4th. The discussion will focus on valuation in the private markets and responsible retailization. The event will be hosted by Brian Daly and streamed live on the official website. Topics include the opportunities and challenges arising from the gradual transition of traditional private assets into public fund products, key considerations for retail investors, and governance challenges and industry best practices faced by managers when providing private market asset exposure to meet retail demand.