Updates on Binance and the cryptocurrency market March 21, 2025:
1. Delisting of Multiple Spot Trading Pairs
Binance has removed several spot trading pairs as part of its routine market review to maintain a high-quality trading experience. The affected pairs include:
- ALICE/BTC
- ETHFI/BTC
- MBOX/BTC
- RSR/FDUSD
- TURBO/FDUSD
- WIN/BNB
Trading for these pairs ceased at 03:00 UTC on March 21, 2025.
2. Delisting of Five Cryptocurrencies Following Routine Assessment
Binance has announced the delisting of five cryptocurrencies due to factors such as trading volume, security, liquidity, project team commitment, and regulatory compliance. The affected cryptocurrencies are:
- Aergo (AERGO)
- AirSwap (AST)
- BurgerCities (BURGER)
- COMBO (COMBO)
- Linear Finance (LINA)
These tokens will be removed from all spot trading pairs starting March 28, 2025, at 3:00 a.m. UTC.
Market Updates
1. U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Tornado Cash
The U.S. Treasury has lifted sanctions against Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixer previously accused of laundering over $7 billion, including funds stolen by North Korean hackers. Initially blacklisted in 2022, the sanctions were challenged in court, leading to their recent repeal after a review of legal and policy implications.
2. President Trump's Commitment to Cryptocurrency
President Donald Trump has pledged to transform the United States into the leading Bitcoin superpower and global cryptocurrency hub
3. Cryptocurrency Scam Targeting Australians
Over 130 Australians have fallen victim to a cryptocurrency scam where fraudsters posed as representatives from the Binance exchange, claiming victims' accounts were compromised and guiding them to transfer their funds to a "trust wallet" controlled by the scammers.