Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the listing of another stablecoin. According to the official statement from the exchange, the stablecoin called United Stables (U) will begin trading on the Binance Spot market as of January 13, 2026. The listing will include the U/USDT and U/USDC trading pairs. Binance is also launching a zero-fee campaign for these two trading pairs to incentivize the listing.
Binance shared details of the U listing
According to Binance's announcement, trading for the U token will begin on January 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC. Users can already deposit U. Withdrawal transactions will be activated on January 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC. Binance specifically emphasizes that the withdrawal time is an estimate and the current status can be tracked on the withdrawal page on the platform. The statement also noted that no BNB is being charged as a listing fee.
The zero-fee trading campaign launched alongside the listing will apply to U/USDT and U/USDC pairs. During the campaign, eligible users will be exempt from both maker and taker fees on spot and, where applicable, margin trading. The campaign will begin on January 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC and will continue until further notice. Binance also stated that trading volumes within the scope of the campaign will not be included in VIP level calculations and liquidity provider programs.
United Stables (U) is positioned as a next-generation stablecoin. With its structure fully backed by liquid assets, the project aims to consolidate distributed liquidity under a single umbrella. U's core vision is to make value transfer more fluid between trading, payment systems, DeFi applications, corporate consensus processes, and AI-powered autonomous systems. The project team describes U as a tangible product of a "liquid future" approach that enables seamless value flow between humans and AI systems. From a technical perspective, U is among the first stablecoins issued on BNB Chain and supports the EIP-3009 standard. This feature aims to provide more efficient use in cross-chain and cross-ecosystem transfers by allowing authorization without paying gas fees. In this respect, U is expected to stand out especially in DeFi and institutional use cases.
Binance also reminded that it reserves the right to remove relevant transactions and users from the campaign if market manipulation, wash trading, or self-trading behavior is detected under the campaign terms. In addition, it was stated that standard transaction fees will be reapplied and the VIP fee structure will be valid when the campaign ends. On the other hand, U/USDT and U/USDC trading pairs will not be accessible in all countries. Under current regulations, users in certain countries and regions, including Canada, the USA, Japan, the Netherlands, and Iran, will not be able to trade these trading pairs. Binance stated that this list may be updated over time depending on legal and regulatory changes.
