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Binance has opened deposits and withdrawals for USDC on Starknet and USD1 on AB Chain, adding two stablecoin-network routes to its exchange infrastructure. The update gives users more ways to move stablecoins between Binance and supported blockchain networks. It covers transfer access only, not new spot trading pair listings.
The update adds two separate asset-network pairings to Binance’s deposit and withdrawal system. USDC now runs through Starknet on Binance, while USD1 now runs through AB Chain. This means users can move each asset through its supported network route. For USDC, users can deposit or withdraw through Starknet. For USD1, users can use AB Chain.
The distinction remains important for users. Binance has expanded transfer support, but the announcement does not state that new trading pairs have launched for either asset.
As a result, users should separate network support from market support. Deposit and withdrawal access help users move funds, while spot pair listings affect direct trading options.
Starknet is a Layer 2 scaling network built on Ethereum. It uses zero-knowledge rollup technology to help process blockchain activity more efficiently. By adding USDC on Starknet, Binance gives users a direct route for sending and receiving the Circle-issued stablecoin through Starknet infrastructure. This matters for users already active in Starknet wallets or protocols.
For those users, the update reduces extra steps. They no longer need to bridge USDC to another network before depositing on Binance. The same applies to withdrawals. A Binance user can now withdraw USDC directly to a Starknet address without moving through an intermediate network first.
This creates a simpler path between Binance and Starknet-based activity. It also helps users manage stablecoin transfers across exchange accounts, wallets, and DeFi protocols. The update fits Binance’s wider pattern of adding network options for supported assets. The exchange has continued to expand transfer routes as users interact with more blockchain ecosystems.
The second part of the update covers USD1 on AB Chain. This integration involves a different stablecoin and a different blockchain network from the USDC-Starknet route.
USD1 is a newer dollar-backed stablecoin compared with larger names such as USDC and USDT. World Liberty Financial describes USD1 as a U.S. dollar stablecoin for institutions, individuals, businesses, developers, and DeFi users. The project says USD1 can be redeemed one-to-one for U.S. dollars. It also says the stablecoin has backing from dollars and U.S. government money market funds.
AB Chain adds another network layer to USD1’s multichain strategy. A previous announcement said World Liberty Financial and AB Chain partnered to deploy USD1 on AB Chain.
That partnership aimed to support faster stablecoin use across DeFi, payments, trading, lending, and liquidity applications. Binance’s latest support now gives USD1 users a major exchange route on AB Chain. Still, the Binance update focuses on deposits and withdrawals. Users should check Binance directly for any extra services linked to USD1 on AB Chain.
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The update shows how Binance continues to widen stablecoin infrastructure across more networks. Each new route can reduce friction for users who already hold assets on a specific chain. Stablecoins move often between exchanges and DeFi protocols. Direct network access can save users time and reduce the need for extra bridging steps.
For Starknet users, USDC support creates a cleaner connection to Binance. For USD1 users, AB Chain support adds exchange access for a newer stablecoin route.
The change also reflects growing demand for stablecoin movement across Layer 2 and alternative chain ecosystems. As more protocols launch across different networks, direct exchange support becomes more useful.
For Binance, more stablecoin-network combinations can help users keep fund movement within its platform infrastructure. At the same time, users gain more options for deposits and withdrawals across supported chains.
Binance has expanded stablecoin transfer access by adding USDC on Starknet and USD1 on AB Chain. The update opens deposits and withdrawals for both routes, giving users more direct blockchain transfer options. Users should still confirm supported services on Binance before moving funds.
