Several members of the crypto community questioned the need for corporate sponsorship of the U.S. Army’s June 2025 parade, citing its $45 million estimated cost to taxpayers and sarcastically suggesting Coinbase could also pay to fix streets damaged by military tanks.

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Several users also questioned the need for corporate sponsors when it is estimated that the parade would cost approximately $45 million in public funds. One user tauntingly asked if Coinbase would also sponsor the repairs of D.C.’s 'tank mangled streets.'