XRP News Today: Coinbase to Delist Multiple Cryptocurrencies in August 2025 Amid Regulatory Compliance Review

Coinbase has announced that it will delist multiple cryptocurrencies in mid-August 2025 as part of a routine asset review aimed at maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory standards [1]. Among the affected tokens is Function X (FX), which will cease trading on the platform on August 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET [1]. The delisting is expected to impact the liquidity and price of the affected tokens, reflecting typical market responses to such actions [1].

The move is part of Coinbase’s broader strategy to focus on high-liquidity and well-regulated assets. This shift is evident in the performance of XRP, which was reintegrated onto the platform in 2023 after being delisted in 2021 due to regulatory challenges [4]. As of Q2 2025, XRP accounted for 13% of Coinbase’s transaction revenue, surpassing Ethereum’s 12% during the same period [4]. Over the first half of the year, XRP contributed 16% of transaction revenue, compared to 11% for ETH [6], highlighting the growing importance of alternative cryptocurrencies in the platform’s revenue mix.

Coinbase has also announced plans to expand its trading app beyond pure cryptocurrency trading, incorporating tokenized real-world assets, stocks, derivatives, prediction markets, and early-stage token sales [2]. This signals a strategic pivot toward a more diversified digital asset ecosystem. The delistings are seen as part of this broader vision, reflecting the platform’s ongoing alignment with regulatory expectations and operational efficiency [1].

The delisting is likely to cause temporary disruptions for traders of the affected tokens, particularly in terms of liquidity and price volatility. However, analysts note that the broader market has shown resilience in the face of similar moves in the past, with eventual stabilization following short-term turbulence [1]. Investors holding the impacted tokens may seek alternatives on other exchanges, potentially mitigating the impact of the delisting [1].

Coinbase’s financial performance also reveals a 44% increase in stablecoin-related revenue, despite falling interest rates [4]. This underscores the growing role of stablecoins as a payment tool and store of value. The platform’s crypto holdings include $1.3 billion in BTC, $300 million in ETH, and $200 million in other assets, though XRP holdings are not disclosed [4].

Analysts have taken note of the strategic shift. On August 1, 2025, Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish adjusted the price target for Coinbase Global (COIN), reflecting ongoing market volatility and the platform’s evolving business model [7]. The delisting is being viewed as a necessary step toward a more transparent and compliant digital asset market, particularly as regulatory frameworks continue to develop in key jurisdictions.

Source:

[1] AInvest, https://www.ainvest.com/news/coinbase-delist-cryptocurrencies-mid-august-2025-2508/

[2] Tech, https://www.techinasia.com/news/coinbase-to-expand-beyond-crypto-with-tokenized-assets-stocks/amp/

[4] InvestX, https://investx.fr/en/crypto-news/xrp-surprises-in-coinbases-revenue-report/

[6] Coinpedia, https://coinpedia.org/news/xrp-overtakes-ethereum-in-coinbase-revenue/

[7] GuruFocus, https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3027073/barclays-adjusts-price-target-for-coinbase-global-coin-on-august-1-2025--coin-stock-news