Fortune magazine officially released its “Crypto 100” ranking on June 12, covering 10 top picks across ten categories: centralized finance, traditional finance, fintech, decentralized finance, venture capital, stablecoins, crypto services, DAT and ETFs, mining, and blockchain and protocols—featuring 100 of the most influential cryptocurrency companies and protocols.
Category Winners Confirmed
According to Fortune’s official Crypto 100 ranking, the first-place winners in the 10 categories are confirmed as follows:
CeFi: Coinbase
TradFi: Franklin Templeton
Fintech: Robinhood
DeFi: Hyperliquid
Venture Capital (VCs): Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
Stablecoins: Tether
Crypto Services: Chainalysis
DAT and ETFs: BlackRock
Mining: MARA Holdings
Blockchain and Protocols: Bitcoin
Highlights of the Crypto 100 Ranking
Franklin Templeton, as the No. 1 in the TradFi category, ranks ahead of JPMorgan (second) and Goldman Sachs (fourth); Société Générale ranked ninth and made it into the stablecoin category; World Liberty Financial (WLFI), from the Trump family, ranked eighth in the stablecoin category, appearing alongside Tether (first) and Circle (second).
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) ranked second in the DAT and ETF category, only behind BlackRock; in the mining category, American Bitcoin was selected at eighth.
FAQ
What are the criteria for Fortune’s Crypto 100 ranking?
According to Fortune’s official explanation, the ranking is based on two sources: rigorous quantitative data from data analytics firm Inca Digital, and survey questionnaires of top cryptocurrency experts. It is released in parallel with Fortune’s “Crypto 30 Innovators” list.
How did World Liberty Financial get selected for the stablecoin category?
According to the list, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) was selected at eighth place in the stablecoin category. WLFI has issued the stablecoin USD1, which matches Fortune’s definition of stablecoin category (token issuers designed to track the value of fiat currencies).
Why is Franklin Templeton ranked higher than JPMorgan in the TradFi category?
Fortune’s ranking does not disclose specific scoring details, but the official explanation states that the criteria include Inca Digital’s data analysis and the results of expert surveys. Franklin Templeton’s track record in crypto fund allocation and tokenized asset areas may be part of the rationale behind its leading position in the TradFi category.
