Coinbase To List Binance Coin (BNB) Amid ‘Listing Fee’ Saga
Highlights
- Coinbase has added BNB to its listing roadmap.
- This comes amid debates of whether exchanges should charge listing fees.
- Binance has been criticized for allegedly charging listing fees, although the exchange has denied this.
Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced plans to list the Binance coin (BNB). This comes amid criticism of listing fees, which have put Binance in the spotlight, although the exchange has denied charging listing fees.
Coinbase To List Binance Coin (BNB)
The crypto exchange announced in a blog post that it has added BNB to its listing roadmap, which is usually the first step before it proceeds to list tokens. The exchange noted that the launch of trading for the token is contingent on market-making support and “sufficient infrastructure.”
Notably, Coinbase’s listing of the Binance coin comes amid the listing saga. Crypto community member CJ had called out Binance yesterday for charging listing fees, which it initially denied and threatened legal action. Amid the criticism, Base’s lead developer, Jesse Pollak, who has ties to Coinbase, weighed in on the conversation, stating, “It should cost 0% to be listed on an exchange.”
It should cost 0% to be listed on an exchange. https://t.co/KBt1o74Bs9
— jesse.base.eth (@jessepollak) October 14, 2025
This prompted a response from crypto influencer Yazan, who asked Pollak why Coinbase hasn’t listed BNB yet, despite Pollak’s claim that exchanges shouldn’t charge for listing tokens. Yazan added that his opinion is “meaningless” unless Coinbase lists BNB, noting that the token is the third-largest crypto by market cap (excluding stablecoins).
Why don’t you list #BNB then?
Stop with the hypocrisy and double standards.
Unless BNB (the third largest cryptocurrency by market cap) gets listed on Coinbase, your opinion of how another exchange should list cryptocurrencies is meaningless.
Lead by example. https://t.co/pWKyljyAxk
— Yazan 🇵🇸 (@YazanXBT) October 14, 2025
Now, the top crypto exchange has coincidentally announced plans to list the Binance coin following Yazan’s statement. It is worth mentioning that Yazan’s statement also prompted a response from Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who shared his thoughts on the listing fee saga.
CZ Addresses Listing Saga
He basically opined that projects do not have to pay listing “fees” if they are complaining about them. He further remarked that exchanges will race to list a coin if the project is “strong.” CZ also addressed competitor exchanges, stating that they can choose to charge zero listing fees if they are criticizing other exchanges for charging them.
Unpopular opinion post:
On Listing “Fees” (saw this a few times recently)
1. If you are a project complaining about listing airdrops or “fees” (to users),
Don’t pay it.
If your project is strong, exchanges will race to list your coin.
If you have to beg an exchange to list,… https://t.co/DtEMb4RdS0
— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) October 15, 2025
The Binance founder also noted that crypto exchanges adopt different listing models for several reasons. He added that these models are not “black and white” and that many exchanges adopt a combination of them between spot, futures, and alpha listings.
Meanwhile, after initially outrightly denying charging listing “fees,” Binance clarified that it “does not make money” from the listing process. The exchange explained that all project token allocations go 100% to users through several marketing campaigns it adopts.
- Fed’s Stephen Miran Calls for Rapid Rate Cuts Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions
- Peter Thiel-Backed Crypto Bank Erebor Gets OCC Greenlight as Ripple, Circle Await Charter Decisions
- Fed Chair Shortlist Now Down to Five Candidates, Scott Bessent Confirms
- Bitwise CIO Calls Crypto Crash a ‘Blip’ as Market Bounces Back With $338M ETF Inflows
- XRP News: Ripple Strikes Deal with Absa, Expanding Custody Footprint To Africa
- Cardano Price Teeters as Whales Exit and Bearish Signal Emerges
- Sui Price Targets $9.5 as Figure Brings SEC-Approved Yield Token YLDS to Sui
- Chainlink Price Eyes $100 as S&P Global Partnership Expands Institutional Adoption
- Solana Price Prediction as Whales Withdraw $169M from Exchanges
- Pro Says Ethereum Price is a Buy Despite Rising Liquidations and BlackRock Selling
- XRP Price Prediction as Whales Dump 2.23B Tokens — Is $2 the Next Stop?
Why Trust CoinGape
CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights Read more…to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.
