The most popular cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., Coinbase, has been listed as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025 by TIME magazine, which further proves its position as one of the most dominant actors on the digital finance market. The award signifies that Coinbase has performed well in a crypto market that has regained its stride, continued to gain clout in policy circles worldwide, and taken the right steps like being listed in the S&P 500 and looking to enter markets in Europe
However, Coinbase revenues have drastically recovered within the past year reporting over 2 billion dollars due to the increased use of cryptocurrencies. It has achieved great results in terms of stock growth over the year about 42 percent, and after the passing of a stablecoin bill by the U.S. Senate on June 17, its growth gained even more momentum. That push moved the stock upwards, at the time of writing, between $303 and around $382, assisting Coinbase in its late May induction to the S&P 500, as the first crypto native company to receive the honour. Such achievements reinforce the position of the company as a processional in the cryptocurrency world.
In its coverage TIME celebrated Coinbase as a disruptor citing its involvement as an active participant in Washington D.C. crypto policy. It also influenced the regulation of cryptocurrencies to enter national discussion because it was involved in an active lobbying campaign before the 2024 election. According to analysts, as soon as the Congress passes pro-industry regulation, Coinbase will acquire the ubiquity status in the U.S. crypto adoption.
Coinbase is expanding its presence to new territories worldwide in line with its momentum in the United States. In June it was granted a regulatory license in Luxembourg as part of the European Union regulatory regime (MiCA), potentially leading to an EU headquarters and extension of services to member states. EU license will take the form of in-region digital asset services which is significant in the cross-border strategy of Coinbase. This is in addition to the platform seeking the SEC approval to trade tokenized equities which could see the platform extend its business to become a brokerage entity and rival other brands in the market such as Robinhood and Webull.
As much as Coinbase is growing quite well, it is still under scrutiny. According to what blockchain analysts have reported, there were certain security lapses that have enabled scammers steal several hundred millions of user funds during the last one year. Coinbase, in its turn, has promised to fill the vulnerabilities and bolster the protection. The regulator is still keen on the matter: the U.S. SEC is trying to find out whether the company falsely reported on the number of its users or distorted specific disclosures.
At the same time, it is unclear how the company will differentiate its services in the future, as the next steps in its roadmap involve introducing tokenized securities, increased regulatory compliance, and M&A engagement, such as the expensive and controversial acquisition of derivatives exchange Deribit in May, which was called into question due to money laundering. Nonetheless, some critics warn that the current pace of growth may be damped by integration difficulties and regulative ugliness going ahead.
Nevertheless, the TIME 100 status that Coinbase enjoys goes beyond monetary measurements: it indicates a transition into the popularization of crypto. With founder CEO Brian Armstrong directing more of his time toward policy advocacy and products fit for institutional-grade marketplaces, Coinbase is playing the role of connecting the worlds of traditional finance and digital assets.
Essentially, this recognition points to the multidimensional positioning of Coinbase as a fintech powerhouse, international policy player, and innovator trying to combine digital assets and regulated finance. Its approach to dealing with the related challenges in the future, such as security of users, political factors, and the global market expansion, will define whether it will be able to maintain its influence after 2025.
