Paul Grewal

Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, Coinbase Global

Search every verified Paul Grewal interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, has been discussing the company's legal strategy and the broader regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency. In an interview, Grewal stated that Coinbase's approach to crypto involves following the law, building a licensed and regulated exchange, and advocating for rules, including suing the government when rules are not provided. He also expressed concern that public service is increasingly viewed as a burden, potentially deterring talented individuals from serving. On Coinbase's Q1 2026 earnings call, Grewal expressed confidence that a piece of legislation called "Clarity" would be signed by the end of the summer, describing it as a "significant unlock" for the industry. He noted that the bill would provide regulatory clarity on issues such as rewards and would allow Coinbase to build new products and services. In a separate keynote discussion, Grewal predicted that tokenized equities would be a major topic in 2027, citing an anticipated innovation exemption from the SEC. He also described a White House-led meeting where lobbyists for banks and crypto representatives were brought together to negotiate.