Key Insights
- Upbit’s listing of SynFutures drives a 50% surge in token value and a 500% jump in daily trading volume.
- Bithumb adds Zora and Recall, expanding exposure to NFT and AI-focused blockchain sectors in Korea.
- Binance introduces Turtle with multi-pair listings and a 15 million token airdrop to early supporters.
South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, announced that it will list SynFutures (F) with KRW and USDT pairs on October 21. The announcement quickly drew strong market attention as SynFutures’ native token surged by more than 50 percent within 24 hours. Trading volume for the token increased nearly fivefold, touching around 180 million dollars.
SynFutures functions as a decentralized derivatives exchange that enables on-chain perpetual futures trading. Its token supports both governance and staking. The listing marks a significant step in strengthening its market accessibility and liquidity in Asia’s largest digital asset hub.
Bithumb Confirms New Listings for Zora and Recall
Bithumb, another major South Korean exchange, confirmed that it will list ZORA and RECALL on October 21, both paired with KRW. Following the announcement, Zora’s price rose by six percent to trade near 0.1010 dollars. Over the past month, its market capitalization expanded by more than 125%, placing it among the top 120 cryptocurrencies globally.
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RECALL, focused on AI-driven data sharing and knowledge exchange between on-chain agents, has shown limited price movement ahead of its debut. The token currently trades near 0.39 dollars, with slight downward pressure noted before the listing.
Binance Launches Turtle as Part of HODLer Airdrop Program
Global exchange Binance introduced its 55th HODLer Airdrop project, Turtle (TURTLE), with trading set to begin on October 22. The token will trade against USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD, and TRY pairs.
Turtle operates as a decentralized finance protocol that rewards user participation in on-chain activities such as staking and liquidity provision. The platform’s airdrop initiative, called the Turtle Booster Program, will distribute 15 million TURTLE tokens, representing 1.5 percent of the total supply, to early supporters.
The listings across Upbit, Bithumb, and Binance reflect growing recognition for emerging blockchain projects. Increased exchange support is expected to improve liquidity and strengthen investor confidence. Market participants are closely watching these listings, as heightened visibility often leads to broader adoption and trading momentum across digital asset ecosystems.