Coinbase Names Rob Witoff as New Chief Technology Officer
Coinbase has appointed Rob Witoff as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), replacing an executive role that was vacated in recent organizational changes at the company. The appointment was made by CEO Brian Armstrong, who praised Witoff's contributions to Coinbase's growth and his role in shaping the company's AI strategy.
Witoff has a long history with Coinbase, joining as an engineer in 2014 after being fascinated by Bitcoin since its early days. He previously served as the company's chief architect and later founded security startup Unit 410, which Coinbase acquired. In his new role, Witoff aims to make Coinbase 'the best place in the world to build.'
Armstrong highlighted Witoff's leadership in AI development at Coinbase, describing the company as an 'AI-first' organization that has accelerated its transformation in recent years. The exchange recently announced a restructuring effort that included cutting 700 employees and reorganizing teams around AI-assisted development.