Cointelegraph reports that Coinbase, a leading crypto exchange, has been named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies for the year 2025. The recognition comes in the wake of Coinbase establishing itself as a key player in shaping crypto industry policies in 2024.
The company’s stock has seen a significant rise of around 42% since the beginning of the year, with a noticeable surge after the approval of the GENIUS stablecoin bill by the Senate on June 17. This news led to Coinbase’s stock jumping from approximately $303 per share to a local high of $382 per share.
TIME acknowledged Coinbase’s influence, stating, “The company, after being inducted into the iconic S&P 500 index in May as the first crypto stock, plays a crucial role in directing the industry’s policy initiatives in Washington D.C. If bills favorable to the industry are passed, Coinbase could become an even larger center for US crypto activities.”
As the largest crypto exchange based in the US, Coinbase is seen as an indicator of the health of the burgeoning industry in the country. Increased interest from institutions, investors, and media in Coinbase could imply a continued bull market for digital assets.
Furthermore, Coinbase is expanding into new markets as the US embraces a regulatory shift. The company is reportedly seeking the green light from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer tokenized equities to its customers. This move, if approved, would put Coinbase in direct competition with Robinhood, WeBull, and other platforms offering mixed asset trading services.
On June 20, Coinbase announced that it had obtained a license to offer digital asset services in the European Union (EU) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. The license was granted by the financial regulator of Luxembourg, where Coinbase plans to establish its EU headquarters.
US President Donald Trump, while addressing the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit in June 2025, vowed to institute a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies under his administration. “We will be working to create clear and straightforward market frameworks that will allow America to dominate the future of crypto and Bitcoin,” Trump assured in a pre-recorded message.
