South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has placed three digital assets — RSS3, CORE, and INJ — on its delisting watchlist, according to separate announcements on September 1, 2026. While the watchlist does not guarantee removal, it signals formal review and could precede delisting, with potential consequences for liquidity and market perception.
RSS3, a decentralized protocol focused on indexing and structuring open information for Web3 and decentralized social applications, was flagged as part of Bithumb’s routine listing standards review. The exchange evaluates tokens based on trading volume, project development, community engagement, and regulatory compliance. If concerns are not resolved, the token may eventually be removed from trading.
In a more serious development, Bithumb also added CORE and INJ to the watchlist after confirming a security incident involving a virtual asset wallet or the underlying distributed ledger. The exchange cited an unresolved or unexplained hack as a reason for heightened scrutiny. Bithumb’s policy allows for a review period during which the project teams may respond, but if the issues persist, the tokens face delisting and associated price volatility.
For token holders, the watchlist designation means increased uncertainty. Bithumb typically conducts further due diligence and may request additional information before making a final decision. If delisting occurs, the exchange usually halts trading and provides a withdrawal window. The move reflects a broader industry trend of exchanges enforcing stricter listing and security standards amid regulatory pressure and market volatility.
