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<h2 id="partnership-introduces-xstocks-bridging-traditional-markets-with-decentralized-finance">Partnership introduces xStocks, bridging traditional markets with decentralized finance</h2><a href="https://www.mantle.xyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Mantle</strong></a>, the high-performance liquidity and distribution layer for real-world assets (RWAs), has announced a strategic collaboration with <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Bybit</strong></a> and <strong>Backed</strong> to bring <strong>U.S. equities onchain</strong> through <strong>xStocks</strong> — a new tokenized asset product offering 24/7 access to global markets within the Mantle ecosystem. The initiative represents a major step toward integrating <strong>traditional finance (TradFi)</strong> and <strong>decentralized finance (DeFi)</strong>, potentially unlocking a new trillion-dollar frontier for digital assets. The collaboration leverages <strong>Mantle’s scalable blockchain infrastructure</strong>, <strong>Bybit’s exchange liquidity</strong>, and <strong>Backed’s regulated tokenization framework</strong> to offer fully collateralized, composable, and tradable versions of leading equities such as <strong>NVDAx, AAPLx, and MSTRx</strong>. Together, the partners are setting a precedent for compliant, transparent, and efficient access to real-world financial instruments through the blockchain. <h2 id="how-xstocks-brings-u-s-equities-onchain">How xStocks Brings U.S. Equities Onchain</h2><strong>xStocks</strong> tokens, issued by Backed in cooperation with regulated custodians, are fully backed 1:1 by the underlying securities. Each token represents a specific U.S. equity or treasury asset, allowing investors to hold verifiable, programmable exposure to top global companies — all within a decentralized environment. At launch, <a href="https://financefeeds.com/bybit-adds-dynamic-funding-settlements-for-perps/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Bybit</strong></a> will support <strong>deposits and withdrawals of xStocks via Mantle</strong>, creating a direct bridge between centralized exchange (CEX) liquidity and Mantle’s DeFi infrastructure. This <strong>CEX-to-chain pipeline</strong> removes onboarding friction, enhances liquidity mobility, and provides users with a familiar, secure gateway into tokenized TradFi assets. “<em>Tokenized equities are redefining how traditional markets interact with blockchain technology,</em>” said <strong>Emily Bao</strong>, Head of Spot at Bybit. “<em>Bybit is proud to support Mantle’s vision for unifying traditional and decentralized finance under a scalable and accessible platform.</em>” <h3 id="investor-takeaway">Investor Takeaway</h3><div> xStocks mark a critical step toward 24/7 global equity trading on blockchain rails, combining real asset backing with DeFi composability — a model likely to shape the next wave of RWA tokenization.
</div><h2 id="building-the-infrastructure-for-onchain-capital-markets">Building the Infrastructure for Onchain Capital Markets</h2> The integration positions <strong>Mantle</strong> — Ethereum’s largest ZK proof-powered Layer 2 — as the infrastructure backbone for the next generation of onchain capital markets. Mantle’s <strong>modular architecture, data availability layer, and low-fee design</strong> support scalable tokenized equity operations, merging the liquidity of centralized venues with the flexibility of decentralized protocols. “<em>It takes more than tokenization to bridge TradFi and DeFi — you need infrastructure and distribution,</em>” said <strong>David Henderson</strong>, Head of Growth at Backed. “<em>xStocks are built for composability. Together with Mantle and Bybit, we’re creating an onchain economy capable of absorbing and improving traditional capital markets.</em>” Developers within the Mantle ecosystem can leverage xStocks to build new products — from <strong>onchain investment vaults</strong> and <strong>synthetic indices</strong> to <strong>DeFi yield strategies</strong> powered by tokenized equities. The programmability of these assets transforms equities into <strong>financial primitives</strong> — components that can be integrated into smart contracts, lending markets, or algorithmic portfolios with ease. <h3 id="investor-takeaway">Investor Takeaway</h3><div> Tokenized U.S. equities could catalyze DeFi’s next growth cycle, unlocking institutional capital and programmable yield products based on real-world market exposure.
</div><h2 id="momentum-across-mantle-s-expanding-rwa-ecosystem">Momentum Across Mantle’s Expanding RWA Ecosystem</h2> The collaboration extends Mantle’s ongoing efforts to expand institutional access and RWA innovation. Recent milestones include: <ul><li><strong>Anchorage integration</strong> – Providing institutional-grade custody for <strong>$MNT</strong>.</li><li><strong>Moomoo Exchange listing</strong> – Making <strong>$MNT</strong> available to U.S. retail investors alongside stocks and ETFs.</li><li><strong>Tokenization-as-a-Service (TaaS)</strong> – Offering institutions a compliant framework to tokenize and scale RWAs.</li><li><strong>RWA Hackathons &amp; Scholarships</strong> – Supporting new builders and academic pipelines in tokenization research.</li></ul> These initiatives position Mantle as the <strong>distribution and liquidity layer</strong> for tokenized markets — bridging decentralized finance, centralized trading, and institutional-grade infrastructure into one composable network. <h2 id="what-s-next-for-onchain-equities">What’s Next for Onchain Equities</h2> The launch of xStocks signals the beginning of a broader shift toward <strong>tokenized capital markets</strong>. As Mantle, Bybit, and Backed advance integration, institutional and retail participants will gain streamlined access to real-world assets without intermediaries — an advancement expected to shape the next trillion-dollar opportunity in blockchain finance. The partners emphasized that xStocks are <strong>not available in the U.S.</strong> or to U.S. citizens due to regulatory restrictions, but they represent a scalable template for global rollout under compliant frameworks. “<em>With Mantle’s technology, Bybit’s liquidity, and Backed’s regulatory expertise, tokenized equities will become a foundational pillar for decentralized markets,</em>” added Bao. “<em>This collaboration sets the standard for how traditional assets can live natively onchain.</em>”

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