Major exchange Binance will remove five spot trading pairs at the close of 2025, notably affecting Injective (INJ) and VeChain’s VTHO token. The move could reduce liquidity and prompt trading activity to shift to other venues.
Coinbase announced on December 8, 2025 it will list Plume (PLUME) and Jupiter (JUPITER) with spot trading support. The addition expands token availability on one of the largest crypto exchanges.
On Dec. 6, 2025 the CFTC approved spot trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), removing a key regulatory hurdle and opening U.S. markets to direct spot exposure. The decision is being viewed as a catalyst for increased institutional participation and deeper liquidity.
VTB said on December 5, 2025 that it plans to offer spot cryptocurrency trading to clients in 2026, aiming to be the first Russian bank to provide direct access to spot markets. The rollout will depend on regulatory approvals and details about custody and trading partners.
A CFTC-driven initiative to permit leveraged spot cryptocurrency trading in the U.S. is launching, beginning with Bitnomial, after pro-crypto signals from President Donald Trump. The move positions the CFTC as the primary regulator for this new product class.
Chicago-based Bitnomial has received CFTC approval to offer spot cryptocurrency products, positioning it as the first U.S. exchange regulated by the CFTC for spot trading. The development is a notable shift in U.S. crypto oversight and could open the door to more institutional participation.
OKX will list Dash (DASH) for spot trading, with deposits opening on November 25, 2025 and trading starting on November 26, 2025.
OKX will list a ZEC/USDⓈ spot trading pair, with trading opening on November 24, 2025 at 15:00 UTC. The listing expands OKX's USDⓈ ecosystem and aims to improve liquidity and access for ZEC traders.
OKX will list Horizen (ZEN) for spot trading, with deposits opening on November 17, 2025 and trading beginning on November 18, 2025. The listing broadens access to ZEN and may increase liquidity around the launch.
OKX will open ZEN/USDⓈ spot trading on November 18, 2025, adding the ZEN pair to its USDⓈ market and giving traders a new way to access the token against USD-pegged stablecoins.