Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled its latest additions to the coin listing roadmap. In an official blog post, the company announced the inclusion of Aerodrome Finance (AERO) and Velodrome Finance (VELO). The former operates on the Base blockchain as an ERC-20 token, while the latter functions on the Optimism blockchain.
The announcement emphasized Coinbase’s commitment to transparency in its listing process. The blog post outlined the criteria for listing assets, citing legal, compliance, and technical security standards. Notably, the post clarified that transfers and trading for these assets would only commence after an official listing announcement, cautioning users against depositing them prematurely to avoid potential loss.
Coinbase’s decision-making process involves evaluating assets based on their adherence to minimum listing standards, availability of information, technical integration requirements, and compliance with the review process outlined by the exchange.
Additionally, the exchange introduced an Experimental label for newly listed assets, indicating a testing phase for selected tokens. This aligns with Coinbase’s overarching goal, as expressed during the launch of Asset Hub, to list assets meeting the platform’s stringent standards without consideration for market cap or project popularity.
Coinbase’s Global Expansion
In a broader context, the exchange reflected on the transformative year 2023 and outlined its ambitious plans for 2024. The company highlighted its global progress in various markets, both existing and new, across product development, regulatory compliance, and institutional functions.
The expansion strategy, coined as ‘Go Broad, Go Deep,’ saw Coinbase securing licenses in Spain, France, Singapore, and Bermuda. The exchange expanded its operations to Canada and Brazil, providing local fiat on and off ramps. Notable achievements included the extension of Coinbase One to 38 countries, the availability of staking in 110+ countries, and the introduction of USDC in the same number of countries.
Furthermore, the exchange introduced on and off-ramps for Coinbase Wallet in 130+ countries and launched an International Exchange, attracting over 100 institutions and surpassing $30 billion in trading volumes in 2023. The exchange emphasized its commitment to economic freedom, aiming to address financial inefficiencies globally, particularly in regions with limited access to traditional banking.
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