Brian Armstrong’s Crypto Buzzwords Trigger Market Fallout in Prediction Markets

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s deliberate use of cryptocurrency buzzwords during the Q3 2025 earnings call caused significant ripples in prediction markets, leading to financial losses for traders. His actions directly influenced market bets based on these terms, resulting in over $84,000 in losses within minutes. This incident has sparked debates about market integrity and regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency space.