Last updated on January 30th, 2026 at 04:00 am
Quick Breakdown
- Bybit enables XAUT (Tether Gold) deposits and withdrawals on Mantle, expanding on-chain access to tokenized gold.
- The integration supports Mantle’s real-world asset strategy, offering lower fees and faster settlement for gold-backed crypto assets.
- The move highlights growing demand for on-chain exposure to stable, asset-backed instruments amid market uncertainty.
Bybit has announced support for deposits and withdrawals of Tether Gold (XAUT) on the Mantle network, a move that deepens on-chain access to tokenized real-world assets and strengthens cross-chain functionality for crypto users. The update, confirmed in a company release on January 19, allows users to move gold-backed digital assets more efficiently between centralized exchange infrastructure and decentralized applications.
XAUT is a tokenized representation of physical gold issued by Tether, with each token backed 1:1 by one troy ounce of gold held in secure vaults. By enabling XAUT on Mantle, Bybit is positioning tokenized gold as a more accessible on-chain asset at a time when demand for stable, non-sovereign stores of value is rising across the crypto market.
📣 Bybit will soon support @tethergold on @Mantle_Official.
Bybit will open $XAUT deposit and withdrawal support via Mantle on Jan 20, 2026, at 10AM UTC. Enjoy 0 withdrawal fees on Mantle for a limited time!
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— Bybit Plus (@BybitPlus) January 19, 2026
Tokenized gold gains a scalable on-chain home
Mantle’s Layer-2 network is built to support real-world assets at scale, offering lower fees and faster settlement compared to Ethereum mainnet. The addition of XAUT aligns with a broader industry push to bring traditional assets such as commodities and treasuries on-chain in a form that can interact seamlessly with DeFi protocols.
For crypto users, the integration enables holding, transferring, and deploying gold-backed assets on-chain without sacrificing capital efficiency. Tokenized gold can now be used more easily across Mantle-based applications, including vault strategies, lending markets, and structured products that rely on predictable settlement and liquidity.
Bybit expands crypto access to real-world assets
Bybit’s support for XAUT on Mantle also enhances user flexibility by simplifying the movement of gold-backed tokens between centralized and decentralized environments. The exchange acts as an on- and off-ramp, while Mantle provides the on-chain infrastructure for broader crypto-native use cases.
Bybit announced it will gradually wind down services for users in Japan starting in 2026 to comply with the country’s strict regulatory framework. Accounts identified as belonging to Japanese residents will face phased restrictions, and users who believe they were misclassified are being asked to complete additional identity verification to correct their status.
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