Coinbase Appoints George Osborne As Internal Advisory Council Chair

Coinbase, the largest US-based crypto exchange, has appointed George Osborne, a former United Kingdom chancellor of the exchequer, to run the company’s internal advisory council.

The decision to appoint Osborne, who began working as a Coinbase advisor in 2024 during its battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is part of Coinbase’s strategy of expanding its influence with foreign governments, according to Reuters.

Osborne announced the new lead position on Thursday, framing it as a learning opportunity. He said:

“Serving on…