Thai exchange Bitkub adds Aptos-native USDT for deposits and withdrawals
In brief
- Bitkub began Aptos-network USDT deposits and withdrawals on September 30, 2026, per Crypto Briefing.
- Aptos transactions require users to generate a new USDT wallet address specific to the network.
- Aptos-native USDT transfers cost roughly $0.0005 each, according to Crypto Briefing.
- Taiwan's MAX launched at the same time; Bithumb and Upbit added support in 2025.
What changed for Bitkub users
Deposits and withdrawals on the Aptos network went live at 3:00 PM GMT+7 on September 30, Crypto Briefing reported. There's one practical step involved. Users need to generate a new USDT wallet address specifically for Aptos transactions on Bitkub before they can move funds on that network.
The bigger piece is the fiat link. According to the report, the integration gives local users a THB on-ramp and off-ramp for USDT that runs through Aptos, so traders on Bitkub can move between baht and the stablecoin on that chain without leaving the exchange.
Fees, speed and what "native" means
Crypto Briefing put the cost of an Aptos-native USDT transfer at approximately $0.0005 and said transactions on Aptos reach finality in less than a second. Those are the outlet's figures (we haven't measured them independently).
What does "native" mean here? It means Tether issues USDT directly on Aptos, so the token isn't a wrapped or bridged copy from another chain. The stablecoin first went live natively on Aptos in October 2024, built on the chain's Move-based fungible asset standard.
A regional pattern
Bitkub isn't alone.
Taiwan's MAX exchange rolled out Aptos-native USDT support at the same time as Bitkub, per Crypto Briefing, and two of South Korea's major exchanges, Bithumb and Upbit, started supporting it in 2025. That's four Asian venues now listing the Aptos version of the stablecoin, based on the report's count.
The education angle in this story isn't new, either. Bitkub Academy partnered with the Aptos Foundation in July 2024 to strengthen blockchain and Web3 education across Thailand and Southeast Asia, a tie-up that predates this week's listing by more than two years.
Crypto Briefing's article also cites unnamed research suggesting integrations like this one may lift trading volumes on Aptos. The report doesn't say who produced that research, and it's a projection rather than a measured result, so it should be read that way until volume data from Bitkub or Aptos shows up.
Frequently asked questions
How do Bitkub users deposit USDT on the Aptos network?
According to Crypto Briefing, Bitkub users need to generate a new USDT wallet address specifically for Aptos transactions. Deposits and withdrawals on Aptos went live on September 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM GMT+7.
Is USDT on Aptos a bridged or wrapped token?
No. Crypto Briefing reported that Tether issues USDT directly on Aptos, so it isn't a wrapped or bridged copy from another chain. The token first went live natively on Aptos in October 2024, built on the chain's Move-based fungible asset standard.
Which other Asian exchanges support Aptos-native USDT?
Crypto Briefing reported that Taiwan's MAX exchange rolled out Aptos-native USDT support at the same time as Bitkub. South Korean exchanges Bithumb and Upbit started supporting it in 2025.
