Coinbase has received significant recognition by making it to TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies list for 2025, highlighting its importance in the cryptocurrency space.
Recognition from TIME and Policy Influence
On June 26, 2025, Coinbase was included in TIME's 100 list as a 'disruptor', marking the first time a crypto exchange has made this list of global industry leaders. This recognition comes amid a 42% rise in COIN stock since the beginning of the year, partly due to the Senate's passage of the GENIUS stablecoin bill. TIME noted Coinbase's leading role in Washington's policy debates regarding pro-crypto legislation.
Coinbase's European Expansion
On June 20, Coinbase received a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Luxembourg Financial Sector Supervisory Commission. This approval enables Coinbase to offer its full range of products across all 27 EU member states. The company plans to set up its EU headquarters in Luxembourg in the coming quarter and has also filed with the SEC for approval to offer tokenized equity trading on its platform.
The Future of Coinbase Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Despite recognition and positive forecasts from analysts, including a 50% increase in the price target for COIN, regulatory uncertainty remains a significant concern. The SEC has scheduled hearings for July 2025 to review digital asset custody and lending rules, which could affect Coinbase's plans for mortgage-collateral products.
Coinbase's inclusion in the TIME 100 list emphasizes its transformation from a niche exchange to a major player in the financial market. With $420 billion in assets under custody and over $2 billion in annual revenue, Coinbase is positioned at the forefront of the integration of cryptocurrencies into global finance.
