Fortune Crypto 100: Coinbase, Binance, Chainlink, 21Shares lead

Fortune's 2026 Crypto 100 list highlights Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, Hyperliquid, Chainlink, and 21Shares as top digital asset firms, showcasing innovation and rising institutional adoption.

Fortune has unveiled its inaugural Crypto 100 list for 2026, spotlighting the most influential companies and protocols in the digital asset ecosystem across ten categories. Coinbase leads the centralized exchanges, surpassing Binance, which was also recognized in the CeFi category for its innovation and market integrity. Kraken secured the No. 3 spot, praised for its trusted infrastructure and global reach. In the DeFi segment, Hyperliquid claimed the top position, while Franklin Templeton led in traditional finance, and Robinhood topped the fintech category. Chainlink ranked No. 4 among blockchains and protocols, following Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, with its CCIP facilitating significant transaction volumes and widespread institutional integration. 21Shares was highlighted in the Digital Assets and ETFs category, reflecting its extensive ETP catalog and ambitions in the US market. The Fortune Crypto 100 underscores the convergence of traditional finance and crypto, increased institutional adoption, and the growing influence of blockchain technology in global markets.