April 10, 2025 — In a significant move for both the project and its growing community, AscendEX, a Singapore-based global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially listed Kaspa (KAS) under the KAS/USDT trading pair.
Listing Schedule
- Deposits & Trading: April 10, 10:00 AM UTC
- Withdrawals: April 11, 10:00 AM UTC
This new listing marks another step forward in Kaspa’s mission to expand accessibility and adoption on a global scale.
About AscendEX
Originally launched as BitMax in 2018, AscendEX rebranded in 2021 with a renewed focus on connecting centralized finance (CeFi) with the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Today, it operates as a leading centralized exchange offering a broad range of services for both retail and institutional clients in over 200 regions.
Key stats and offerings:
- ~$1 billion daily trading volume
- 200+ trading pairs supported
- Full suite of services including spot, margin, and futures trading
- Cross-asset margin and innovative DeFi integration
The platform’s commitment to supporting emerging blockchain projects makes it a strategic venue for Kaspa’s listing.
Why This Listing Matters for Kaspa
Kaspa is a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain known for its blockDAG architecture, enabling extremely fast block times and scalable transactions without compromising security or decentralization. As interest in scalable Layer-1 solutions continues to grow, visibility on large exchanges is crucial for adoption.
The listing on AscendEX:
- Opens global access to KAS via a liquid USDT pair
- Strengthens Kaspa’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region
- Signals increasing institutional and retail interest in the protocol
With this listing, Kaspa takes another leap toward broader market exposure, liquidity, and recognition within the broader crypto ecosystem.
