Bithumb, South Korea's leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a new altcoin, Mantle (MNT), trading against KRW. MNT, once known as BitDAO, is a layer 2 scaling solution with high network throughput and EVM compatibility. Following Bithumb's announcement, MNT surged by up to 15%, reaching $0.716. Deposits and withdrawals for MNT started on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, marking a significant milestone in South Korea's cryptocurrency space.