Justin Sun Claims Coinbase Demanded 500M TRX Listing Fee — Brian Armstrong Says Listings Are Free

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reiterated that the Coinbase listing framework is a merit-based, non-commercial process and pointed readers to a published guide that specifies the exchange’s evaluation methodology. The document details eligibility criteria, on-chain metrics, compliance and legal reviews, and governance considerations that inform the listing process for any crypto asset listing. This clarification seeks to allay market concern over alleged fees circulating on social channels; those assertions are reported but unconfirmed and not reflected in Coinbase’s stated policy. Market participants should consult the official guide and perform due diligence on regulatory and technical prerequisites before assessing the commercial implications of an asset listing.