- ShibaInu Lucie accuses centralized exchanges OKX and ONUS of “manipulative” behavior for delisting BONE.
- BONE’s trading volume wasn’t among the lowest, suggesting non-performance reasons for delisting.
- ShibaInu reaffirms focus on decentralized finance (DeFi) over centralized platforms.
- Lucie draws comparisons to XRP and SHIB’s past exchange challenges.
- Despite the setback, BONE has rebounded 9.5% and remains actively traded on Gate.io and HTX.
The ShibaInu ecosystem is back in the spotlight, this time responding to controversy surrounding the recent delisting of Bone ShibaSwap (BONE) from two major centralized exchanges, OKX and ONUS.
Earlier this week, OKX ceased BONE deposits on June 30, while ONUS disabled BONE swaps and purchases on July 1. The news triggered significant concerns within the SHIB community, as BONE’s price dropped nearly 19% in the aftermath.
ShibaInu Lucie Calls Out “Manipulative” Behavior
ShibaInu’s marketing lead, known as Lucie, took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the mounting FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt). She strongly criticized both exchanges, labeling the delistings as “manipulative” and insisting they weren’t based on poor performance or low trading volume.
“BONE isn’t even among the lowest volume tokens,” Lucie emphasized, pointing to an apparent agenda behind the decisions.
She made it clear that the team wouldn’t chase centralized exchanges for listings, reaffirming the project’s DeFi-first mission.
DeFi Over Centralized Exchanges
Lucie reiterated ShibaInu’s commitment to decentralized finance, highlighting the contrast between transparent, trustless platforms and centralized ones that demand “invasive” requirements like Know Your Customer (KYC) checks—sarcastically adding “blood samples” to her critique.
“We’re building for DeFi,” she said, “not for centralized platforms that prioritize big-money listings.”
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In an industry where numerous high-profile exchanges like FTX, Hotbit, and WazirX have either collapsed or faced major scrutiny, Lucie’s comments serve as a reminder of the risks associated with overdependence on centralized entities.
This Isn’t the First Time
Lucie also pointed to similar instances in the past, noting that assets like XRP and SHIB have faced comparable treatment. In XRP’s case, the token was delisted from several U.S.-based exchanges following an SEC lawsuit—only to be later relisted after a court clarified its legal status.
This historical pattern of reactive delisting only to reverse course later echoes the current uncertainty around BONE.
BONE Price Rebounds, Still Listed Elsewhere
Following the exchange removals, BONE dropped significantly but has since rebounded 9.5%, trading at $0.1941. While delisted from OKX and ONUS, BONE remains tradable on platforms like Gate.io and HTX, which together processed over $2 million in BONE trading volume in the last 24 hours.
While the delisting of BONE by OKX and ONUS caused short-term price turbulence, the ShibaInu team remains undeterred. Lucie’s strong defense highlights the project’s dedication to decentralization and community-focused development—values that may ultimately help BONE and the SHIB ecosystem weather centralized exchange politics.
