Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange globally, recently announced its decision to delist multiple TrueUSD and BNB spot trading pairs. The delisting includes pairs such as PENDLE/TUSD, COMP/TUSD, EDU/TUSD, ARPA/BNB, and EDU/BNB. This move is set to take effect on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 3:00 am UTC. Binance cited reasons like poor liquidity and high trading volumes as factors influencing this decision.
In its notice, Binance highlighted the importance of maintaining trading integrity on its platform by conducting periodic reviews of listed pairs like TrueUSD. Despite the delisting of these trading pairs, Binance reassured users that TrueUSD and BNB assets will not be completely removed from the platform. Users will still be able to trade other TrueUSD and BNB pairs like USDT, Bitcoin, and BNB.
Deactivation of Trading Bots
Binance advised users to deactivate any trading bots associated with the affected trading pairs to prevent potential losses. The exchange will terminate Spot Trading Bot services for the mentioned pairs on March 15, 2024, at 3:00 am UTC. Users are strongly encouraged to update or cancel their Spot Trading Bots before the service cessation to avoid any adverse effects on their trades or funds.
TrueUSD Stability Concerns
TrueUSD, a stablecoin, has faced several challenges since late 2023, including a data breach incident and temporary de-pegging from the US dollar due to sell-off by holders. The stablecoin’s value deviated from its peg to the US dollar earlier this year, leading to significant trading imbalances on Binance. Trading data showed a disparity between buy and sell orders, causing the value of TrueUSD to drop below its peg.
Integrity Questions
Concerns about TrueUSD’s integrity were raised following issues with the real-time backing of its reserves. Reports indicated failures in the stablecoin’s API, showing a lack of US dollar valuation for its collateral assets. Despite this, the TrueUSD team attributed the de-pegging event to arbitrage opportunities arising from mining activities on Binance Launchpool. The team assured users that they would implement solutions, such as collaborating with global banks, to address these concerns.
Binance has previously delisted trading pairs, including NGN pairs, before discontinuing all Nigerian Naira services on March 5. The exchange’s actions reflect its commitment to maintaining trading integrity and addressing issues related to specific trading pairs that may pose risks to users.
Binance’s decision to delist multiple TrueUSD and BNB trading pairs underscores the importance of monitoring and maintaining the integrity of trading pairs on its platform. This move aims to address concerns such as poor liquidity and high trading volumes while ensuring a secure trading environment for users. By deactivating trading bots associated with the affected pairs and collaborating with global banks to strengthen TrueUSD’s stability, Binance demonstrates its commitment to enhancing the trading experience for all users.