After a long five-year break, CoinList is finally making its way back to the U.S. market, and it’s kicking things off with a major token sale for DoubleZero Foundation. For the first time since 2019, U.S. accredited investors can participate in a CoinList sale, marking a big shift in the crypto landscape.
Why Did CoinList Leave – And Why Is It Back?
CoinList originally exited the U.S. in 2019 due to increasing regulatory pressure under the Biden administration. At the time, the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) ramped up enforcement actions, making it difficult for crypto platforms to operate freely. But now, under the Trump administration, things have changed. Several high-profile lawsuits against companies like Coinbase, Kraken, and Ripple have been dropped, signaling a more favorable environment for crypto innovation.
Scott Keto, the president of CoinList, stated that the regulatory risks during the Biden era forced many projects to exclude U.S. investors. Between 2020 and 2024, the crypto market (excluding Bitcoin) skyrocketed from $60 billion to $1.15 trillion, but American investors missed out on early-stage opportunities. Now, CoinList is seizing the chance to bring these opportunities back.
The DoubleZero Token Sale – What You Need to Know
CoinList’s first U.S.-friendly token sale will feature DoubleZero (2Z), a token developed by the DoubleZero Foundation. The sale runs from April 2 to April 22 and has some unique rules:
- Who Can Join? Only validators from five blockchain ecosystems—Solana, Sui, Aptos, Avalanche, and Celestia—are eligible to participate.
- Token Supply: Up to 1.5% of 2Z tokens will be available.
- No Set Price: The sale will use a unique allocation model where validators submit bids with their public key and a proposed price/budget.
- Lockup Periods: U.S. buyers will have to hold their tokens for one year, while non-U.S. buyers have a shorter 40-day lockup or until the mainnet launch.
What Makes DoubleZero Special?
DoubleZero isn’t just another blockchain project—it’s an ambitious data transport layer built on real-world fiber networks (both undersea and terrestrial). This tech aims to solve a major problem in crypto: data movement bottlenecks. While most people focus on computing power, DoubleZero is working to make blockchain validators faster and more efficient by improving how data flows.
The Future of CoinList and U.S. Token Sales
With its U.S. return, CoinList isn’t stopping at DoubleZero. Keto hinted that more public token sales are on the way, calling this the “next wave” for American crypto investors.
This move also signals a major shift in the U.S. crypto scene, with regulatory clarity finally emerging. A stablecoin bill is close to passing, and a market infrastructure bill could soon follow. If these laws are implemented, they could bring even more legitimacy and growth to the industry.
Final Thoughts
CoinList’s comeback is more than just another exchange reopening—it’s a sign that the U.S. is finally warming up to crypto again. With more opportunities for investors and projects, this could mark the beginning of a new golden era for American crypto adoption.
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