In a significant move impacting the South Korean cryptocurrency market, leading exchange Bithumb has announced the delisting of two tokens: Klaydice (DICE) and EVZ. Both tokens will have all trading support suspended at 06:00 AM UTC on January 26, 2026.
The decision to delist DICE stems from unresolved regulatory concerns. Bithumb had previously flagged DICE as an "investment warning asset." Despite the Klaydice foundation submitting materials to address these issues, the exchange found them insufficient. After a comprehensive review of the token's trading activity and market adoption, Bithumb concluded DICE no longer meets its criteria for continued support.
Similarly, the delisting of EVZ was triggered by compliance and transparency failures. The EVZ project foundation did not provide sufficient explanatory materials after receiving an "investment warning" designation. Bithumb also reviewed the damage from a past security incident involving the token and the foundation's subsequent public statements, leading to the conclusion that EVZ fails to meet listing standards.
For investors holding these tokens on Bithumb, immediate action is required. The exchange will suspend all trading pairs at the specified time. After the halt, users will not be able to buy, sell, or trade the tokens on the platform. However, withdrawals to private wallets will be permitted for a period after trading stops, though users must adhere to a final withdrawal deadline to be announced later.
This dual delisting event underscores a broader trend of major exchanges tightening their listing standards to protect users and ensure market integrity. Bithumb's criteria for maintaining a listing include regulatory compliance, sustained trading volume and liquidity, active project development and communication, and overall market stability. The failure of both projects to resolve their "investment warning" status was the critical failing point.
The delistings represent a serious challenge for the affected projects, typically leading to reduced liquidity, lower visibility, and shaken investor confidence. The onus is now on the respective project foundations to demonstrate stronger compliance and viability to other platforms and their communities.
