BusinessJuly 5, 2026

delisting

/diːˈlɪstɪŋ/

Definition

The formal removal of a financial asset or cryptocurrency from a trading platform's list of supported assets.

Etymology

The word is formed from the prefix 'de-' (meaning 'off' or 'away') and the verb 'list,' which stems from the Old English 'liste' meaning a border or strip. It reflects the administrative act of removing an item from an official catalog or register.

In the news

In this article, the term is used to describe Binance issuing warnings for four altcoins that no longer meet the platform's criteria, signaling their potential future removal from the exchange. This threat of delisting caused a significant sell-off in the affected tokens.

Crypto Market Update: US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Snap 10 Day Losing Streak

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