Binance has placed four cryptocurrencies under its Monitoring Tag while separately removing 14 tokens from its Binance Alpha recommendation list following its latest project reviews.
AVA, Gains Network (GNS), Scroll (SCR) and Towns Protocol (TOWNS) received the Monitoring Tag on Sept. 4. The designation does not immediately remove the tokens from Binance, but it signals that the projects will face closer scrutiny and could eventually be delisted if they fail to meet the exchange’s standards.
At the same time, Binance Alpha removed 14 early-stage tokens from its selected asset list. Importantly, removal from Binance Alpha is different from being delisted from Binance’s main spot exchange.
Key Takeaways
- Binance added AVA, GNS, SCR and TOWNS to its Monitoring Tag list.
- Monitoring Tag assets remain tradable but face more frequent reviews and a higher risk of delisting.
- Binance Alpha removed 14 tokens from its recommendation list on Sept. 4.
- Users can still sell and withdraw the affected Alpha assets.
- Alpha removal does not automatically mean a token has been delisted from Binance Spot.
- Binance evaluates factors including liquidity, development activity, security, tokenomics and project-team conduct.
Binance Places Four Cryptocurrencies Under Monitoring
Binance added AVA, Gains Network, Scroll and Towns Protocol to its Monitoring Tag list after completing its latest project reviews.
The Monitoring Tag is essentially a warning that Binance considers these cryptocurrencies to carry greater volatility and risk than many other assets listed on the exchange.
However, receiving the tag does not mean the tokens are immediately being removed.
AVA, GNS, SCR and TOWNS remain available for trading, while related Binance services continue to operate.
Instead, Binance will conduct more frequent reviews of the four projects.
If a project eventually fails to meet Binance’s listing standards, the exchange could decide to delist its token.
Binance did not identify a specific violation or individual issue for each of the four projects in the latest announcement.
What Does Binance Review?
Binance considers a wide range of factors when deciding whether a cryptocurrency should remain listed on its platform.
Trading activity is one important consideration.
The exchange examines trading volume and liquidity to determine whether there is enough healthy market activity around a token.
Development activity is another major factor.
Binance evaluates whether project teams continue building their products, maintaining their networks and demonstrating long-term commitment.
Security also plays an important role.
The exchange can examine network stability, smart contract security and how a project responds to vulnerabilities or technical incidents.
Public communication is another part of the process. Binance considers whether teams communicate clearly with their communities and respond appropriately to due diligence requests from the exchange.
Tokenomics can also influence reviews.
Unexpected increases in token supply or significant changes to a project’s token model could raise concerns.
Binance may additionally consider evidence of fraudulent, unethical or negligent behavior involving project teams.
Future reviews can result in the Monitoring Tag either being removed or further action being taken against a token.
Monitoring Tag Traders Face Extra Requirements
Users who want to trade Monitoring Tag cryptocurrencies on Binance Spot or Margin generally face additional risk-awareness requirements.
Traders are usually required to complete a quiz every 90 days demonstrating that they understand the risks associated with these assets.
Users must also agree to Binance’s relevant terms before trading them.
The purpose of these requirements is to remind traders that Monitoring Tag cryptocurrencies can experience higher volatility and may face an elevated risk of delisting.
The tag therefore acts as a warning rather than a final decision about the future of a token.
Binance Alpha Removes 14 Tokens
Separately, Binance removed 14 assets from its Binance Alpha recommendation list.
The affected tokens are:
MTP, BDXN, TALE, BOS, MAIGA, TIMI, SAROS, U, SERAPH, RVV, AIAV, PENGUIN, ODOS and SN3.
The removals took effect at 16:30 UTC+8 on Sept. 4.
Among the affected projects are Multiple Network’s MTP, Bondex Token’s BDXN, PrompTale AI’s TALE, BitcoinOS’s BOS and Maiga.ai’s MAIGA.
MetaArena’s TIMI, Saros, Union, SERAPH and REVIVE were also included.
The remaining removed projects include AI Avatar, Nietzschean Penguin, Odos and Nebula3.
Binance said the projects failed to meet Alpha’s standards following its latest review, although it did not provide separate explanations for each token.
What Is Binance Alpha?
Binance Alpha is an early-stage token discovery feature available through Binance Wallet.
The platform highlights emerging cryptocurrencies that Binance believes may be worth monitoring.
However, appearing on Binance Alpha does not mean a cryptocurrency is guaranteed to receive a full Binance Spot listing in the future.
Likewise, removal from Binance Alpha does not automatically mean the token has been completely removed from Binance’s ecosystem.
This distinction is important for users holding any of the 14 affected assets.
Users Can Still Sell and Withdraw Alpha Tokens
Binance has preserved selling and withdrawal options for the tokens removed from Alpha.
Users can withdraw their assets through the Alpha assets page.
They can also use Alpha’s instant-order feature to sell supported tokens or trade eligible assets through Binance Wallet’s market interface.
That means the latest announcement is primarily a change to Alpha’s selected-token list rather than a complete shutdown of trading and withdrawal services.
Binance advised users to conduct their own research before continuing to trade the affected assets outside the Alpha recommendation system.
Binance Alpha Removal Is Not a Spot Delisting
The difference between an Alpha removal and a Binance Spot delisting is particularly important.
Binance Alpha focuses on relatively early-stage crypto projects, which can experience low liquidity and substantial price volatility.
Removing a token from Alpha means Binance no longer includes it among the feature’s selected projects.
A full Binance Spot delisting is much more significant.
When Binance removes an asset from its primary exchange, the process usually comes with separate deadlines covering spot trading, deposits and withdrawals.
Other products can also be affected, including futures, margin trading, Binance Earn, loans and related services.
No such broader deadlines were announced for the 14 tokens removed from Alpha.
Therefore, investors should not automatically interpret the Sept. 4 Alpha removals as full Binance exchange delistings.
Binance Has Removed Alpha Tokens Before
The latest action is not the first time Binance has adjusted its Alpha token list.
In May, the exchange removed another 20 cryptocurrencies from Binance Alpha while separately preparing five assets for full spot delisting.
The two actions followed different procedures and included different deadlines for users.
That earlier example further highlights the distinction between removing a project from Binance Alpha and completely delisting its token from the exchange.
Alpha is primarily a discovery and recommendation platform, while Binance Spot represents the exchange’s main trading market.
Can Monitoring Tags Lead to Delisting?
Yes, but receiving a Monitoring Tag does not guarantee that a cryptocurrency will be delisted.
Binance uses the designation to identify projects that require closer observation.
If a project improves its performance, addresses concerns and meets Binance’s standards during future reviews, the exchange can remove the Monitoring Tag.
However, the tag also indicates that a token faces a higher possibility of being removed from the platform.
Binance has previously delisted cryptocurrencies that had been placed under Monitoring Tags.
In August, for example, Binance announced the delisting of six cryptocurrencies, four of which had previously carried Monitoring Tags.
Users were still provided with a withdrawal period after trading ended.
The precedent demonstrates why investors often pay close attention when Binance adds a cryptocurrency to its Monitoring Tag list.
What Should AVA, GNS, SCR and TOWNS Holders Watch?
For holders of AVA, GNS, SCR and TOWNS, the most important development will be Binance’s future reviews.
The exchange has not announced when the next assessment will take place.
Project teams may continue development, communicate with their communities and respond to Binance’s requirements in the meantime.
Strong liquidity, continued development and reliable network performance could help projects improve their standing.
On the other hand, falling trading activity, security issues, questionable tokenomics or weak project-team engagement could increase delisting risks.
Investors should therefore distinguish between the current warning and an actual delisting announcement.
What’s Next for Binance’s Latest Token Review?
For now, AVA, GNS, SCR and TOWNS remain tradable despite receiving Monitoring Tags.
Their future status will depend on Binance’s ongoing reviews and whether each project continues meeting the exchange’s listing requirements.
Meanwhile, the 14 assets removed from Binance Alpha are no longer included in the wallet’s selected-token recommendation list, but users retain selling and withdrawal options.
The key distinction is straightforward: a Monitoring Tag is a warning, Alpha removal ends recommendation status, and a full Binance Spot delisting is a separate and more significant process.
Crypto traders should therefore pay attention to official Binance announcements rather than assuming that either action automatically means a token is being completely removed from the exchange.
