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Kanye Calls Out Coinbase CEO on X
Kanye West is looking to buy cryptocurrency—but he doesn’t want to go through a middleman. On Friday, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), asking for a direct way to purchase crypto.
- In a text conversation he shared, he asked for a “crypto connect” that lets him buy without an intermediary.
- The person he was texting responded with, “Brian Armstrong, CEO and founder of Coinbase.”
- It’s unclear if West has reached out to Armstrong or if they’ve spoken since the post.
Kanye’s Rocky History With Crypto
This isn’t the first time Kanye has been linked to cryptocurrency.
- In 2014, a group of developers launched a memecoin called “Coinye”, inspired by him.
- West wasn’t amused—his lawyers shut it down with a lawsuit over trademark infringement.
Is Kanye Planning a Major Crypto Investment?
West’s net worth is estimated at $400 million (though he claims it’s actually $2.77 billion). His interest in buying crypto over-the-counter (OTC) suggests he may be planning a big investment.
- OTC crypto deals let high-net-worth buyers purchase large amounts of cryptocurrency privately, rather than through public exchanges.*
- If Kanye makes a major move, it could be one of the biggest celebrity crypto buys in recent years.
