Why TON could never be listed on Coinbase or Binance?

Toncoin: A Blue-Chip Token Facing Exchange Barriers

Toncoin (TON) is a highly valued crypto asset, ranking among the top 10 with significant market capitalization. Despite its resilience, with a price above $7, TON faces obstacles in gaining exchange listings, particularly on Binance and Coinbase.

SEC Lawsuit and Regulatory Concerns

Skepticism towards TON stem from the lawsuit between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Telegram, Inc. in 2019. The SEC prohibited Telegram from distributing Grams, the initial tokens of the TON project.

Despite TON's rebranding and shift in strategy, concerns persist due to potential conflicts with exchanges that operate in the US market. The ban on Grams in 2019 extended globally, raising apprehension about the legality of listing TON.

Competition with Binance Smart Chain

Toncoin's high activity network, boasting nearly 600M Tether (USDT) and active bots similar to Solana, poses competition to Binance's native Binance Smart Chain.

"Binance may be hesitant to list TONcoin due to its own blockchain," said Alastair Caithness of the Boom! It's on the Blockchain! Podcast. "You would be promoting a much larger competitor for Binance's future growth."

Community-Based Project with Telegram Links

Toncoin remains a community-driven project, with an international collective of volunteer developers maintaining its codebase and network. However, its core use cases remain tied to the Telegram app for communication and crypto trading.

Robust Ecosystem and Growing Usage

Toncoin has embraced various market trends, including gaming, NFTs, decentralized finance, trading bots, and meme tokens. It also enables micropayments via mini-apps, contributing to the increasing adoption of USDT.

Compensation Through Notcoin

Despite limited exchange listings, TON has introduced Notcoin (NOT), which reflects the activity of its ecosystem. NOT is listed on Binance as a top liquid asset, defying market trends with a recent 10% rise.

Telegram App and Regulatory Concerns

The Telegram app, closely associated with TON, raises regulatory concerns. European regulations mandate stricter monitoring of content once Telegram users in the EU exceed 45M. However, personal risks associated with Telegram groups, such as rug pulls and malicious links, remain a concern for centralized exchanges.