FTX has agreed to settle its lawsuit against Bybit, its executives, and investment arm Mirana, securing an expected $228 million to aid in repaying creditors. This recovered amount is expected to help the bankrupt exchange repay its creditors. FTX-Bybit: Closure in Sight The deal, outlined in an Oct. 24 court filing, brings closure to a...Read More
WazirX founder Nischal Shetty has responded to allegations that the company transferred $75 million worth of crypto assets to two major exchanges without informing users. The situation arose after the Indian crypto platform disclosed more than 240,000 wallet addresses as part of the requirements of a four-month moratorium granted to it by a Singapore court...Read More
According to a report released by digital asset data provider CCData on Oct. 3, Binance’s market dominance has declined significantly. Its spot market share has fallen to 27%, the lowest level since January 2021, according to the report. It stated that in September, Binance’s spot trading volume dropped by 22.9% to $344 billion, marking the...Read More
The Solana network is experiencing an increased influx of users and a “break-through moment,” thanks to the introduction of liquid staking on the blockchain. A new report by the leading cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit, stated that Solana’s liquid staking model, especially the exchange-launched liquid-staked SOL, would mobilize masses and accelerate the onboarding of retail users in...Read More
In July, global crypto trading volume on centralized exchanges surged by 19%, reaching $4.94 trillion. This marks the first increase in trading volumes in four months, as reported by CCData. Crypto Trading Volume Surge CCData noted that the increase in trading volume is due to the launch of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds in the U.S....Read More
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange – Bybit – has released its 12th proof of reserve (PoR) report, which highlights significant changes in user asset holdings compared to the previous month. The current PoR revealed a Bitcoin reserve ratio of 107%, Ether’s at 105%, and Tether’s at 103%. Bybit’s 12th PoR The report shows that Bybit’s wallets held...Read More
The Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has overtaken its rival, the U.S.-based Coinbase, to become the second-largest digital asset trading platform after Binance. According to a press release citing a report from crypto analytics platform Kaiko, Bybit’s market share has surged from 8% to 16% since October 2023, while Coinbase’s share increased by 1% over the...Read More
Bybit is reportedly facing an internal leadership shakeup following a controversial incident involving the listing of Notcoin (NOT). Several executives have reportedly “voluntarily resigned” after the incident, and the exchange is now publicly recruiting new technical and spot managers. The Notcoin Delayed Balances Incident During the listing of NOT, an issue arose when not all...Read More
Ben Zhou, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, has addressed circulating rumors about the platform’s hacking and insolvency. He denied all insolvency rumors and shared evidence of Bybit’s financial holdings and crypto assets. Bybit CEO Shares Proof-of-Reserves In a May 23 X post, Zhou denied the allegations, asserting that they have no factual basis. “None of...Read More
Bybit’s Institutional Report 2024 revealed a significant increase in monthly trading volumes across several centralized exchanges (CEXs) from October 2023 to March 2024. During that timeframe, the crypto sector’s market cap surged from slightly above $1 trillion to over $2.5 trillion. Bullish Trends and BTC as a Hedge According to the report, OKX’s trading volumes...Read More
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued 450 warnings to companies unlawfully promoting cryptocurrency assets from October 8, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The regulatory agency is currently collaborating with technology firms to eliminate and block unauthorized advertisements across various platforms like websites, mobile apps, and social media accounts. This effort led to the removal...Read More
The latest TokenInsight report reveals that 2023 witnessed shifts in market share and trading volume among top exchanges, with Binance’s numbers decreasing from 54.2% to 48.7% while OKX’s and Bybit’s increasing by 4.3% and 2.2%, respectively. Binance, Upbit, and OKX occupy the top three positions in total annual trading volume, while Binance, OKX, and Bybit...Read More
According to research by Bybit, institutional traders have expressed a significant bullish sentiment towards Bitcoin, mixed sentiments regarding Ether, and a general air of skepticism towards altcoins. From December 2022 to September 2023, the study provides an insightful look into trading behaviors and asset allocation amidst significant market fluctuations. Institutional Traders Favor BTC, Moving Away...Read More
Bybit and OKX have achieved record highs in their combined Derivatives market share. According to the latest Exchange Review by CCData, Bybit now holds an aggregated market share of 11.94%, while OKX dominates with 20.2%, totaling over 32% in November. This surge in market share comes when industry giant Binance is experiencing a decline in...Read More
Approximately a year after its implosion, the once-crypto giant has taken another step in trying to recover funds from third parties. In this case, FTX’s legal team has reportedly gone after a previous competitor – Bybit – for cryptocurrencies and cash valued at over $950 million. Bloomberg reported that FTX has already sued Bybit Fintech...Read More
With new marketing regulations set to take effect in the United Kingdom next month, crypto exchange Bybit doesn’t expect to be able to continue operating within the country. The exchange’s CEO, Ben Zhou, claims that any crypto firm within U.K. borders may be held accountable for solicitation simply for using the English language. Troubles With...Read More
Crypto exchange Bybit unveiled the ‘2023 World Series of Trading (WSOT),’ the registration of which will commence on July 13. The event is in its fourth edition and will feature a prize pool of up to $8 million worth of USDT. It also includes a live stream giveaway on August 24, offering traders the chance...Read More
Seychelles-based crypto exchange KuCoin is pushing for mandatory KYC upgrades as its competitors face regulatory challenges across various jurisdictions. In a bid to embrace global compliance requirements, KuCoin announced an upgrade of its KYC authentication rules and systems from next month onwards. Beefing Up KYC Measures The new rules mandate all newly registered users to...Read More
Bybit is on a roll with its global expansion efforts. The crypto exchange’s subsidiary – Bybit FinTech FZE – was granted the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Preparatory License by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) a little over a year after it received the Provisional License. While the new license does not yet allow Bybit...Read More
Prominent crypto exchange Bybit continues the expansion of its operations after successfully scoring a license in Cyprus. The newly acquired license from the regulatory authorities in the island country will allow Bybit to offer a full suite of services. This includes trading between crypto pairs and fiat currency pairs, financial services related to crypto assets,...Read More
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) issued a warning letter to four leading cryptocurrency platforms (Bitget, Bybit, MEXC Global, and BitForex) for failing to receive proper registration. The watchdog alerted in 2021 that Bybit had started offering services without obtaining the necessary licenses. The FSA’s Latest Warning The Japanese regulator maintained in a recent letter that the...Read More
Crypto derivatives exchange Bybit has teamed up with Oracle Red Bull Racing to launch an athlete development program called The Bybit Performance Accelerator. According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato, the Accelerator combines education, physiology, and mental well-being to help athletes and professionals continually enhance and improve their performance. Improving the Mental and Physical...Read More
Leading cryptocurrency exchanges, such as Bybit, BitMEX, and Bitfinex, vowed to support victims of Turkey’s disastrous earthquake with aid packages. Binance is also looking to help the affected people. A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck southern Turkey earlier today (February 6) and killed over 1,500 people. Hundreds of buildings collapsed, meaning the...Read More
According to a study by Bybit and Toluna, 64% of North Americans spend less than two hours or don’t research at all before investing in cryptocurrencies. Boomers (those aged 56-64) tend to be more cautious, focusing on technical factors and inspecting the market a few days before diving into it. Jumping on the Bandwagon Without...Read More
The Dubai-based platform announced the launch of a Merkle Tree-based proof-of-reserve system to enable users to verify their assets deposited into the exchange as well as Bybit’s holdings. The verification is available in both trading and funding accounts. Bybit said that the new feature will also allow verification of the exchange’s wallet ownership and that...Read More
With bitcoin firmly standing below $20,000, it’s visible that the bear market still remains in the spotlight, which harms native businesses. Miners and exchanges have been hit the hardest. Amid numerous trading platforms laying off staff members, the latest to join this trend is Bybit. Bybit to Cut Off 30% of Staff The overall cryptocurrency...Read More
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit said it is taking necessary steps to ensure that it understands the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) with respect to its services. The Brazilian watchdogs had banned Bybit from brokering securities. The CVM released a declaratory act earlier this week that ordered the suspension of the...Read More
Crypto derivatives exchange, Bybit announced a partnership with Circle, the company behind the second-largest stablecoin by market cap, USDC. As per the press release shared with CryptoPotato, the agreement states that expansion of USDC spot pair listings and advancing awareness for USDC and related products while simultaneously collaborating on other potential initiatives are Bybit’s focus...Read More
Bybit has joined other crypto companies in reducing their staff following the massive market-wide retracements. Previous such examples included Coinbase, CryptoCom, and BlockFi. At the same time, the exchange announced the launch of its grid trading bot. Bybit Slashes Off Staff Members With rumors circulating that the popular crypto exchange has joined the likes of...Read More
The cryptocurrency trading platform Bybit became the Principal Team Partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing. The agreement is worth $50 million per annum over three years, bringing the total to $150 million. Bybit Joins The Formula 1 World According to a document seen by CryptoPotato, the Singapore-based digital asset exchange Bybit shook hands with Red...Read More
