Binance just announced that it is cutting support for five major cryptocurrencies on some of the biggest blockchain networks, starting at 8:00 a.m. UTC on Jan. 22, 2026. While the coins are not being delisted, users sending funds over the specified chains after that time risk losing them once and for all. The affected pairings span a bunch of different ecosystems. Arbitrum (ARB) and 0G (0G) will not be supported via the Ethereum Network anymore.
Also, 1Inch (1INCH) is being cut off on the BNB Smart Chain, Kite (KITE) on AVAX-C Chain and Turbo (TURBO) on Solana. In practice, this means you cannot make or receive cross-chain deposits or withdrawals for these tokens on the networks they are now excluded from. The platform said that deposits made using these channels after the deadline will not be credited and could lead to total asset loss. But users can still transfer these coins using other chains that Binance supports — assuming there is enough liquidity.
A network’s choice says a lot. Ethereum and Solana dominate decentralized finance and meme coin flows and BNB Chain has long been a cheaper DeFi alternative. Cutting 1inch from BNB and TURBO from Solana cuts off a lot of retail access. ARB was actually developed as a scaling solution for Ethereum, but now it is being removed from the network.
No official reason was given, but it might have something to do with the cost of maintaining the bridge, network fees or compliance risk. For now, it is an obvious sign: if you are holding any of these five tokens, it is time to double-check which network they are on. Binance announced it will cut support for five major cryptocurrencies on certain networks, effective 8:00 a.m. UTC on January 22, 2026. The coins are not delisted, but users sending funds on the affected chains after the deadline risk loss of their assets.
The announcement covers Arbitrum (ARB) and 0G on the Ethereum Network, 1INCH on the BNB Smart Chain, KITE on the AVAX-C chain, and TURBO on Solana. In practice, users cannot make or receive cross-chain deposits or withdrawals for these tokens on the networks from which they are excluded; however, transfers on other Binance-supported chains remain possible if liquidity exists. The move underscores how Ethereum and Solana have driven decentralized finance and meme coin flows, while BNB Chain has long served as a cheaper DeFi alternative. Binance did not provide an official reason for the changes; speculation points to the cost of maintaining bridges, network fees, or compliance risk.
For now, holders of the affected tokens should verify the networks their assets reside on to avoid loss. The tokens themselves are not delisted, but users who send funds on the affected chains after the deadline face a risk of permanent asset loss. The modifications affect Arbitrum (ARB) and 0G on the Ethereum Network; 1INCH on the BNB Smart Chain; KITE on the AVAX-C chain; and TURBO on Solana. Practically, cross-chain deposits or withdrawals for these tokens on the excluded networks will be blocked, and deposits made after the deadline may not be credited.
Holders can still move these tokens through other Binance-supported chains if liquidity exists. Binance did not provide an official reason for the changes; speculation points to bridge costs, network fees, or compliance risk. The move highlights how Ethereum and Solana have shaped DeFi flows, and serves as a reminder to confirm the network hosting your assets to avoid losses.
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