Binance Adds Katana (KAT) Token to Spot Trading Platform in March 2026

Binance has announced the listing of Katana (KAT) on its spot trading market, with trading scheduled to commence on March 18, 2026, at 13:00 UTC. The cryptocurrency exchange will offer three trading pairs: KAT/USDT, KAT/USDC, and KAT/TRY. Deposits will open at 12:00 UTC on March 18, while withdrawals begin on March 19 at 13:00 UTC. The token carries a 'Seed Tag,' indicating it represents an innovative project with potentially higher volatility, requiring users to complete periodic quizzes to trade. Katana functions as a decentralized finance Layer 2 protocol focused on generating 'Real Yield' through an integrated economic model. Its system employs a Chain-Owned Liquidity approach that recycles network fees to maintain stable liquidity, addressing issues of fragmented capital common in DeFi platforms. The protocol utilizes a native stablecoin called AUSD and integrates applications like Sushi, Morpho, and Vertex for swapping, lending, and perpetual trading. Katana is built on zkSync Era technology and received incubation support from Polygon Labs, with backing from institutional entities including GSR. The KAT token has a total supply of 10 billion units and serves governance and utility functions within the network. Token distribution includes allocations for liquidity mining, airdrops to Polygon stakers, treasury funds, and contributor incentives, with specific amounts unlocked over time. The listing marks the conclusion of Katana's incubation phase in Binance's Alpha program, with trading features like Spot Algo Orders launching immediately and additional tools like Trading Bots following within 24 hours.