Crypto.com takes applications through its official ‘List your token on Crypto.com’ form for the Crypto.com Exchange and App, says the asset must already have passed legal and security reviews, and only contacts shortlisted projects; a Token Admission and Review Committee runs business risk, risk and compliance, technology and cybersecurity, and liquidity assessments. Coinbase takes free applications at coinbase.com/listings, runs a business evaluation and legal, compliance, and technical security reviews, says due diligence averages about a week and review to listing is generally under 30 days, and launches assets in phases: transfer-only, an auction of at least 10 minutes, then limit-only or full trading.
Key takeaways
- Crypto.com: legal and security reviews must be done before applying; only shortlisted projects are contacted.
- Coinbase: free; ~1 week due diligence on average; generally under 30 days review-to-listing.
- Both assess liquidity or market quality as part of review or launch.
- Coinbase opens with an auction; have liquidity ready before it.
Side by side
| Crypto.com | Coinbase | |
|---|---|---|
| Application | “List your token on Crypto.com” form (Exchange and App) | coinbase.com/listings questionnaire |
| Before applying | Legal and security reviews must be passed | White paper, team, tokenomics, source code, explorers, audits in the questionnaire |
| Who reviews | Token Admission and Review Committee | Business evaluation; legal, compliance, and technical security reviews |
| Assessments | Business risk; risk and compliance; technology and cybersecurity; liquidity | As above |
| Contact | Only shortlisted projects | Through the official process |
| Published timing | Not stated | ~1 week due diligence on average; generally under 30 days review-to-listing |
| Fees | Not stated on the pages reviewed | Free |
| Launch | Crypto.com decides where a token is listed; ongoing monitoring | Phased: transfer-only → auction (≥10 minutes) → limit-only or full trading |
What this means for preparation
Finish legal and security work before applying to either. Both assess market quality, and Coinbase’s opening auction sets the first price, so arrange a market maker before approval rather than after. Check your gaps with the readiness score.
Frequently asked questions
Does Crypto.com or Coinbase charge a listing fee?
Coinbase says listing assets is free and always has been. Crypto.com’s pages we reviewed do not state a fee. See CEX listing fees.
What does Crypto.com need before we apply?
Its application page says the asset must have passed legal and security reviews. In practice that means a legal opinion and a security audit before you submit.
Will Crypto.com reply to our application?
Crypto.com says that, due to the high volume of requests, its team only reaches out to shortlisted projects. No reply is not a rejection notice; keep improving your data and avoid anyone offering to fast-track it for a fee.
Sources
- Crypto.com: List your token on Crypto.com (official application)
- Crypto.com Help Center: Token Admission and Removal Rules and Criteria
- Coinbase: A Guide to the Digital Asset Listing Process at Coinbase (10 Sep 2025)
- Coinbase: Listing assets on Coinbase is free, and always has been
Last reviewed 12 November 2026. Exchange and platform policies change; always confirm on the official page before acting.