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Time Magazine has ranked Coinbase as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025. This news comes less than a month after the crypto exchange recorded another milestone: becoming the first cryptocurrency company to be included in the S&P 500. The addition indicates greater acceptance of digital assets in mainstream financial markets.
Established in 2012, Coinbase currently provides its services to over 100 million people worldwide. It is a force in the crypto economy and focuses on secure access to digital assets, merchant tools, and institutional investment solutions. Another factor that can also be attributed to the company's rise is its strategic orientation regarding regulatory interactions and influence on public policy.
Coinbase's involvement in U.S. political lobbying is one of the significant aspects that have led to the increased impact and power of the company. In the latest election, the company conducted a vast effort, which contributed to making cryptocurrency a priority on their agendas. Time Magazine also drew attention to this campaign and mentioned that the lobbying activities of Coinbase contributed to the fact that digital assets became one of the most significant concerns for voters and policymakers.
This was the political game that brought Coinbase to a good position in Washington, D.C. The exchange has been lobbying for more transparent crypto regulations and endorses legislation that would create friendlier rules in the industry. If this happens, Coinbase's operations can experience unique stability and predictability.
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Nonetheless, Coinbase continues to struggle with security and compliance issues despite the identification. User security has also been an issue of concern, as analysts reported millions of dollars due to fraud and scamming through user security every year. According to the critics, there must be more stringent security measures to guard against cyber attackers.
Coinbase has also been considered regarding regulatory review and security issues. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a civil enforcement action that was later dismissed for findings of misconduct against the company. Though the verdict went in favour of Coinbase, this case showed the complicated legal framework within which crypto exchanges have to operate.
