Binance adds LINK/USD1 and PEPE/USD1, turns on trading bots for new pairs
Binance says it will open spot trading for LINK/USD1, PEPE/USD1, and USDC/MXN at 08:00 UTC on January 13, and it will enable Trading Bots (Spot Algo Orders) for those pairs at the same time.
A few details that matter for execution and routing:
- MXN is a fiat currency, not a digital asset, so USDC/MXN is a direct fiat-quote lane.
- Binance notes discounted taker fees for USDC spot and margin pairs until further notice.
- USD1 is used here as the quote asset for LINK and PEPE. On first mention, USD1 refers to the US dollar stablecoin by World Liberty Financial USD1.
New pair summary (go-live 08:00 UTC):
| New Spot Pair | Quote Type | Trading Bots at Launch |
|---|---|---|
| LINK/USD1 | Stablecoin | Yes |
| PEPE/USD1 | Stablecoin | Yes |
| USDC/MXN | Fiat | Yes |
Binance delists multiple FDUSD and BTC spot pairs in latest liquidity review
In a separate notice, Binance will remove and cease trading on a batch of spot pairs at 08:00 UTC on January 13 as part of its periodic liquidity and volume review, per the official removal announcement.
Binance also notes that Spot Trading Bots services for the affected pairs will be terminated at the same time where applicable, and users should update or cancel bots to avoid unintended execution issues.
Pairs scheduled for removal (08:00 UTC):
FDUSD-quoted pairs (15)
- ACT/FDUSD
- AEVO/FDUSD
- AR/FDUSD
- DOGS/FDUSD
- HEMI/FDUSD
- IO/FDUSD
- MEME/FDUSD
- NFP/FDUSD
- PENDLE/FDUSD
- RAY/FDUSD
- RED/FDUSD
- SAND/FDUSD
- TURTLE/FDUSD
- ZBT/FDUSD
- ZK/FDUSD
BTC-quoted pairs (5)
- HFT/BTC
- PHA/BTC
- RARE/BTC
- SHELL/BTC
- SXP/BTC
Operational takeaway
- The underlying tokens remain tradable on Binance via other available pairs.
- If your strategy routes through the removed books, update order routing, price discovery sources, and any bots tied to those symbols.
Binance Wallet rolls out Unitas UP airdrop tasks and Wallet TGE subscription
Binance Wallet is running two Unitas activities inside the wallet experience, according to the Binance Wallet announcement:
- A Booster Program with 30,000,000 UP distributed via phased tasks
- A Token Generation Event (TGE) subscription for UP before it becomes tradable
Unitas Booster Program
Key mechanics highlighted by Binance:
- Start time: January 12 at 10:00 UTC
- Total rewards: 30,000,000 UP (3% of total supply)
- Access: Binance Wallet (Keyless) users with sufficient Binance Alpha Points, with 5 Alpha Points used to participate
- Structure: multi-phase quest and distribution flow
A practical note for users is that Booster rewards can involve vesting or lock-up rules, and Binance flags DYOR and third-party dApp risks in the same post.
Unitas TGE subscription
Binance frames the TGE as an over-subscription model with pro-rata allocation:
- Raise amount: $50,000 in BNB
- Token amount: 10,000,000 UP (1% of total supply)
- Price: 0.005 USD equivalent in BNB
- Cap: up to 3 BNB per user
- After subscription: users claim allocated UP and unused BNB is refunded
If you plan to interact, verify contract addresses through official project channels before trading.
Binance adds ZKP across Earn, Convert, Margin and launches a 7.4M ZKP voucher campaign
Binance expanded product coverage for zkPass across multiple product surfaces and paired it with a large promotional campaign tied to the listing.
Exchange-wide product support for ZKP
Binance says it will add zkPass (ZKP) to Simple Earn, Buy Crypto, Convert, and Margin, per its product support announcement.
Highlights from the notice:
- Simple Earn: ZKP flexible products go live on the stated schedule
- Buy Crypto: users can buy ZKP via card and balance methods shortly after spot listing
- Convert: ZKP is available for conversions against BTC, USDT, and other tokens at zero fees shortly after spot listing
- Margin: ZKP becomes a borrowable asset on Cross and Isolated Margin, and also supported on Portfolio Margin, with ZKP/USDT and ZKP/USDC pairs listed for margin trading
This kind of broad rollout matters because it increases distribution beyond a single spot order book.
7.4M ZKP token voucher prize pool
Binance also launched a promotions page with a total 7,400,000 ZKP token voucher pool, per the campaign announcement.
What’s included:
- Promotion window: January 13 at 10:00 UTC to January 27 at 10:00 UTC
- Eligible spot pairs: ZKP/USDT and ZKP/USDC
- Reward tracks: a new spot user mission, a trading volume tournament, and a referral tournament
If you participate, pay attention to eligibility requirements, opt-in steps, and any exclusions for programs like liquidity provider or broker categories.
Conclusion
These Binance updates land in two buckets. Spot market structure changes include new USD1 and MXN pairs with bot support and a simultaneous cleanup of lower-liquidity FDUSD and BTC pairs. In parallel, Binance Wallet is leaning into wallet-native distribution mechanics, with a task-based UP Booster program and TGE subscription model, while ZKP gets both exchange-wide product placement and a large voucher campaign. For active traders, the key is timing: update routing and bots around the 08:00 UTC window, and review Wallet campaign mechanics and eligibility before committing funds or points.
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