Coinbase CEO Reaches Out to Former Doge Staff

• Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, has invited previous staff of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to apply for positions through a special recruitment initiative.
• This outreach follows a viral Fox News segment featuring Ethan Xiaotlan, a member of the Doge team, who expressed concerns about feeling ostracized at Harvard University.
• Armstrong’s call for applications signifies Coinbase’s increasing alignment with the pro-cryptocurrency administration that emerged after the recent election.

In a recent show of support, Brian Armstrong publicly encouraged former DOGE officials, a group established during Trump’s second term, to consider joining Coinbase.

On Tuesday, he shared a clip on social media featuring Ethan Xiaotlan, a young former member of both Harvard and Doge.

“This is an open invitation to DOGE staff. If you’re seeking your next mission after serving your country, think about helping us build a more efficient financial system,” Armstrong stated.

“We’ve established an accelerated interview process that accommodates your experiences.” – Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong)

During the clip, Xiaotlan shared that his job at DOGE led him to lose friends and social standing.

“Most of the campus hates me,” he admitted. “I hope conversations like this can shed light on the need for reform.”

Xiaotlan also praised his colleagues for their relentless work ethic, citing late nights and no weekends as the norm.

He expressed that the knowledge gained from his experiences at Doge far exceeded what would be learned in a classroom.

Armstrong’s call wasn’t just a reaction to viral content; it included a genuine offer to those looking for new opportunities.

“If you’re ready for your next mission, let’s discuss what we can achieve together,” he mentioned in his recruitment announcement.

Doge Days

Armstrong’s announcement came roughly two weeks after Elon Musk attempted to distance himself from Doge, after a protest discussion.

“It’s amusing that we’re dealing with doges,” Musk remarked during a cabinet meeting at the White House.

“It’s a bit absurd, right? But it did start off as a meme coin at some point,” he added.

Musk had previously been involved with Doge, especially after Trump’s presidential order enacted the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency, retroactively reframed as the US Doge Service (USDS).

The goal of DOGE was to cut down federal spending by $2 trillion through the elimination of unnecessary programs. Reports suggest it has saved around $170 billion, though some sources dispute this number.

The agency, predominantly staffed by tech-oriented youth, faced early issues related to security, including breaches of accounts.

Coinbase and Trump

As Coinbase has become more transparent about its political affiliations, the invitation to former DOGE staff can be seen as part of this strategy.

The company invested over $70 million to support pro-Trump initiatives during the last year.

Coinbase is aligned with other crypto enterprises backing Trump’s agenda.

After Trump’s election, Coinbase also welcomed Chris Lacivita, Trump’s campaign co-manager, onto its advisory board.

Following this, the SEC eased many restrictions on crypto firms, including Coinbase.

We have reached out to Coinbase for further comments regarding Armstrong’s invitation and will update this article upon response.