As I understand it, Coinbase is in constant communication with the Feds. They are trying to push heavily for regulation of the markets, which includes establishing new rules and guidelines for all exchanges to operate within. Of course this would help Coinbase from a business standpoint. Like they are making billions already. Their CEO is going already a billionaire in just few years. But this regulation would probably solidify the crypto markets as something that's here to stay (in the eyes of the gov), and possibly bring in a lot of wall street money.
The flip side of course, is having gov involved is exactly what crypto purists don't want. Personally, I like crypto the way it is now. Volatile and wild west.