According to Decrypt, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has issued an "open recruitment invitation" on social media to former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employees, providing an accelerated hiring channel. This move originated from a popular FOX news interview clip in which former DOGE member and Harvard dropout Ethan Shaotran recounted experiencing social exclusion due to his employment at the institution. Armstrong welcomes these technical talents who have served the country to "join Coinbase next and build a more efficient financial system". The organization was founded by the Trump administration with the goal of cutting spending and promoting government efficiency, and Elon Musk also participated in leading it.