Coinbase has made headlines after being selected as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies for 2025. The crypto exchange is lauded as a “disruptor” for its vigorous advocacy efforts in Washington and its significant influence on the U.S. digital asset landscape.
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TIME recognized Coinbase as a 2025 “disruptor,” underscoring its substantial impact on U.S. cryptocurrency policy and markets.
This year, Coinbase’s stock price experienced a remarkable surge of 42%, partly fueled by the Senate’s approval of the GENIUS stablecoin bill and its inclusion in the S&P 500.
The exchange is also expanding its footprint in Europe and seeking approval for tokenized equities.
The accolade arrives on the heels of a noteworthy 42% increase in Coinbase’s stock, which rose from approximately $303 to peak at $382 following the Senate’s passage of the GENIUS stablecoin legislation on June 17.
As TIME pointed out, Coinbase recently became the first cryptocurrency-related stock to be added to the S&P 500 index in May, establishing itself as “a key driver of the industry’s policy efforts in Washington, D.C.”
Coinbase Positioned as a Core US Crypto Hub
The magazine suggests that with more pro-crypto legislation potentially on the horizon, Coinbase is poised to solidify its status as a central hub for cryptocurrency trading within the United States.
Coinbase’s influence is stretching beyond U.S. borders. On June 20, the platform secured a license to provide digital asset services throughout the European Union under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, granted by the financial regulator in Luxembourg.
This decision entails establishing Coinbase’s European headquarters in Luxembourg, a strategic move aimed at bolstering its global operations.
Additionally, Coinbase is seeking the green light from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer tokenized equities, which could set the company in direct competition with platforms like Robinhood and WeBull for retail investors.
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We’re pleased to have secured our Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence from the CSSF in Luxembourg.
We can now offer a full suite of crypto products and services to 450 million people across all 27 European Union member states. pic.twitter.com/e9zbhy35YQ
— Coinbase (@coinbase) June 20, 2025
Furthermore, Coinbase’s momentum has been bolstered by support from U.S. President Donald Trump, who, during the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit in June, expressed his commitment to establishing a “clear and simple” regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency markets.
In a pre-recorded message, Trump remarked, “We will be working to create clear and simple market frameworks that will allow America to dominate the future of crypto and Bitcoin.”
As Coinbase’s profile continues to rise alongside its policy achievements, both institutional and retail investors increasingly view the exchange as an indicator of the overall health of the cryptocurrency market.
Mixed Results for Coinbase in Q1
Coinbase’s first-quarter financial results presented a mixed picture: revenue increased by 24% year-over-year to $2 billion, although it fell short of analysts’ expectations and marked a 10% decline from the previous quarter.
The company saw transaction revenue soar to $1.26 billion, while its subscription and services segment—which includes staking and custodial services—grew by 37% to almost $700 million, reflecting an expansion of its offerings beyond trading activities.
Despite the revenue boost, net income took a serious hit, plummeting 94% to $66 million as the company adjusted the value of its crypto holdings amid ongoing market volatility.
Adjusted earnings were reported at $526.6 million, translating to $1.94 per share, which still fell below the previous year’s figure of $2.53. Operating expenses surged by 51% to reach $1.3 billion, driven by intensified marketing efforts and asset write-downs.
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