OKX pivots to activity-driven stablecoin yield with native Katana DeFi integration. Powered by OKX and Katana integrate for activity-driven stablecoin yield in DeFi push. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - March 15, 2026 - OKX announced integration with Katana to deliver activity-driven stablecoin yields directly in its exchange app, bypassing bridges and wallets. The partnership simplifies DeFi access amid U.S. regulations favoring activity-tied rewards over passive interest, launching via OKX's On-chain Earn product. Announcement specifics. Users deposit USDT into OKX On-chain Earn, routing assets into Katana's yield strategies supporting ETH, USDC, USDT, and WBTC. A promotional campaign distributes 65 million $KAT prizes, running until March 17, 2026, with pre-TGE tokens available March 16. Yields stem from Katana's trading, lending, and liquidity revenues, managed under Gauntlet and Steakhouse Financial oversight. Transaction volumes remain undisclosed. Stakeholder perspective. "exchanges are rapidly evolving into the primary distribution layer for onchain yield, fundamentally changing how DeFi scales." - Matthew Fisher, Head of Katana Why it matters: This perspective underscores exchanges becoming DeFi gateways, reducing user friction and accelerating mainstream adoption of decentralized finance infrastructure. Industry context. U.S. draft legislation bans stablecoin interest but permits activity-based yields, driving platforms like OKX toward compliant DeFi integrations. Katana, incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR, uses Vault Bridge and AUSD treasury infrastructure for sustainable returns. The shift reflects broader industry movement away from passive interest models toward transaction-derived rewards. OKX's Dubai office and UAE entity position this integration for MENA users, potentially boosting stablecoin adoption in regional fintech hubs. The exchange operates under VARA's regulatory framework in Dubai, aligning this launch with the emirate's crypto infrastructure development. The integration addresses growing demand for compliant yield products in Gulf markets, where institutional and retail interest in digital assets continues expanding. No regional transaction volume data was disclosed. Conclusion. This integration advances DeFi mainstreaming by enabling OKX users to access daily KAT rewards post-TGE via a trusted dashboard, enhancing yield accessibility while maintaining regulatory compliance. The partnership establishes a template for exchange-native DeFi distribution as regulatory frameworks increasingly distinguish between passive and activity-based crypto rewards. Reach industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers in the fintech community. Submit Your PR

GameSquare announces strategic partnership with Katana. Dialectic to deploy a portion of GameSquare's Ethereum Holdings on Katana's decentralized finance-focused blockchain Partnership reflects GameSquare's strategy to build a best-in-class onchain infrastructure that includes strategic partnership with Dialectic, 1OF1, Goff Capital and Robert Leshner FRISCO, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAME) ("GameSquare" or the "Company"), a next-generation media, entertainment, technology and digital native treasury company, today announced a strategic partnership with Katana, a decentralized finance (DeFi), focused blockchain incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR. This is part of GameSquare's expanding onchain strategy in collaboration with Dialectic, 1OF1 AG, Goff Capital and Robert Leshner. Dialectic, as manager of GameSquare's ethereum treasury program, will deploy a portion of GameSquare's Ethereum (ETH) holdings, on Katana's unique yield-generating infrastructure to deliver sustainable, risk-adjusted onchain returns. The partnership also opens the door for GameSquare's agency network to support Katana's growth initiatives through creative, esports, and experiential marketing programs. Katana is a DeFi-first blockchain, purpose-built to return onchain revenue to users and ecosystem participants through novel yield generating mechanisms. Its architecture integrates diversified, self-sustaining revenue drivers including Vault Bridge Ethereum yield routing, U.S. Treasury-backed stablecoin revenue via Agora's AUSD, yield earned from chain-owned liquidity, and transaction fees. This architecture creates sustainable, compounding yield for onchain participants. Through its collaboration with Dialectic and Katana, GameSquare continues to pioneer the adoption of DAT strategies among publicly traded companies, bringing institutional scale, transparency, and governance to DeFi participation. GameSquare's ETH deployment strategy aligns with its broader objective to build a diversified, productive onchain treasury that complements its operating businesses in gaming, media, and entertainment. "Partnering with Katana reflects our belief that institutional DeFi infrastructure is entering a new era that is defined by security, transparency, and real yield," said Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare. "By leveraging Dialectic's expertise and Katana's DeFi-first design, we're demonstrating how forward-thinking companies can unlock capital efficiency, while generating meaningful onchain returns." "GameSquare's onchain strategy is about combining real-world entertainment IP with institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure," said Ryan Zurrer, Founder of Dialectic. "Katana's architecture aligns perfectly with this vision, creating sustainable, compounding yield opportunities." "Since establishing its DAT program in July 2025, GameSquare has quickly established a powerful group of advisors and partners," said Matthew Fisher, Institutional Lead at Katana. "We are proud to join GameSquare's platform and excited to create compounding value to the Company's DAT strategy." About GameSquare Holdings, Inc. GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) is a cutting-edge media, entertainment, and technology company transforming how brands and publishers connect with Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences. 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