Coinbase has earned a spot on TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025, recognized as a “disruptor” for its policy leadership and growing influence in U.S. crypto regulation.
Author: Sahil Thakur
Coinbase has earned a spot on TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025, recognized as a “disruptor” for its policy leadership and growing influence in U.S. crypto regulation. This comes just days after the Coinbase stock hit a new all time high.
The company gained national attention throughout 2024 for spearheading crypto policy advocacy. TIME highlighted Coinbase’s central role in Washington, noting that if pro-crypto legislation advances, the exchange could cement itself as a key hub for U.S. digital asset activity.
Coinbase’s stock has surged nearly 42% year-to-date. The rally intensified after the U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS stablecoin bill on June 17. Following the announcement, Coinbase shares jumped from around $303 to a new all time high.
In May, Coinbase became the first crypto-related company added to the S&P 500, solidifying its position as a bellwether for the digital asset sector in North America.
Coinbase is reportedly seeking SEC approval to offer tokenized equities, a move that would bring it into direct competition with platforms like Robinhood and WeBull. If successful, it would broaden ’s services beyond crypto and into traditional finance, offering tokenized stock alongside digital assets.
Coinbase is actively shaping the future of crypto through acquisitions, innovation, and transparency.
On June 20, Coinbase announced it had secured a MiCA license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, allowing it to offer digital asset services across the European Union. The firm will also establish its EU headquarters in Luxembourg, further expanding its international footprint.
The license comes under the EU’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, which standardizes crypto regulations across member states. Coinbase joins other major exchanges like Kraken and OKX in receiving MiCA approval in 2025.
At the State of Crypto Summit in June, President Donald Trump addressed Coinbase and the broader crypto community via a pre-recorded message. He pledged to create “clear and simple” market frameworks to ensure the U.S. leads in Bitcoin and digital assets.
“We will be working to create clear and simple market frameworks that will allow America to dominate the future of crypto and Bitcoin,” said Trump.
Company Category Description OpenAI AI Leading developer of generative AI technologies. Anthropic AI AI safety-focused startup behind Claude chatbot. Waymo Autonomous Vehicles Autonomous taxi service with over 10 million rides. Google DeepMind AI Won TIME’s AI Impact Award for its breakthroughs. Arm Semiconductors Designs chips powering AI devices worldwide. TSMC Semiconductors World’s leading manufacturer of AI chips. ASML Semiconductor Equipment Key supplier of lithography machines for chipmakers. Cloudflare Internet Infrastructure Secures and accelerates websites globally. Meta Social Tech Parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Amazon Cloud & E-commerce Cloud computing giant and e-commerce leader. ByteDance Social Media Developer of TikTok, shaping global media trends. SpaceX Space Technology Driving private spaceflight and satellite internet. SoftBank Investment / AI Major backer of tech startups and AI firms. Coinbase Crypto Prominent cryptocurrency exchange platform. Qure.ai Health AI AI diagnostics company aiding global healthcare.
Our Crypto Talk is committed to unbiased, transparent, and true reporting to the best of our knowledge. This news article aims to provide accurate information in a timely manner. However, we advise the readers to verify facts independently and consult a professional before making any decisions based on the content since our sources could be wrong too. Check our Terms and conditions for more info.
