Coinbase Elevated by TIME 100 and Regulatory Clarity
Crypto exchange Coinbase has achieved dual prominence, featuring on TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies in 2025 list as a “disruptor” while simultaneously benefiting from a surge in its stock price. NominatedCourtesy of its high-profile advocacy for favorable cryptocurrency regulations in 2024, and boosted significantly by June regulatory news.
Rally Triggered by Senate Stablecoin Bill
Coinbase’s market capitalization experienced a significant year-to-date increase of around 42% as of early June. This trend notably accelerated after the U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS stablecoin legislation on June 17.
The new law spurred a rapid share price rally, taking the stock from approximately $303 per share currently up to a recent high of $382 per share. TIME magazine commentary noted: “The company, which in May became the first crypto stock to be added to the S&P 500 index, is now a pivotal force in the industry’s policy push in Washington D.C. Further pro-crypto legislation could solidify Coinbase’s role as a central hub for U.S. cryptocurrency activity.”
A snapshot of Coinbase’s stock performance over the last year. Source: Yahoo Finance
Coinbase serves as a bellwether for the North American cryptocurrency industry’s growth and stability. The renewed investor confidence highlighted by the stock surge could foreshadow sustained positive momentum for digital assets.
In other regulatory developments, Coinbase secured a crucial license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), permitting digital asset services operating under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This approval effectively puts an end to its planned market entry prompted by Luxembourg.
Furthermore, the crypto giant secured authorization to act as an electronic money institution (e-money institution) in Luxembourg. Coinbase intends to establish its EU headquarters in the Grand Duchy.
Leveraging Regulatory Gains and Market Growth
Eyeing further expansion, Coinbase is reportedly submitting formal requests to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for authorization to offer tokenized equities to users – potentially leading to competition with Robinhood, Webull, and other mixed-asset trading platforms.
Exclusive Interview: President Trump Outlines Crypto Regulatory Framework Vision
On June 20th, Coinbase CEO disclosed discussions with President Trump’s administration. The company anticipates clear regulatory directives from Washington, a sentiment underscored by a pre-recorded message from the President.
“We will be working to create clear and simple market frameworks, enabling America to dominate the future of crypto and Bitcoin,” Trump addressed the audience at the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit.
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