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
Singapore-based crypto exchange, Bybit, has recently contributed a whopping $134 million worth of ETH, USDT, and USDC to BitDAO’s treasury. Supporting dApp Builders The exchange describes BitDAO as one of the largest decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in the industry. It aims to support dApp builders and lower the entry barriers into the decentralized economy. BitDAO...Read More
The popular cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched its non-fungible token marketplace, a platform that will give users access to the world of NFTs, GameFi, and the metaverse. Connecting Digital Artists and Collectors The exchange said in an announcement shared with CryptoPotato that the new platform is a one-stop shop that aims to connect digital artists...Read More
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit, has increased its foray into the esports space by entering into a three-year partnership with Russia’s most prestigious esports club, Virtus.pro (VP). Bybit Becomes VP’s Official Partner According to a Wednesday press release shared with CryptoPotato, Bybit is now Virtus.Pro’s NFT Partner and exclusive Official Cryptocurrency Platform Partner, backing its formidable...Read More
The popular crypto trading platform, Bybit, has revealed that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Ukrainian esports organization, Natus Vincere (NAVI). Bybit Collaborates With NAVI According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato on Wednesday, the new partnership marks Bybit’s entrance into the esports space and will open up various opportunities for...Read More
Cryptocurrency trading platforms continue to receive scrutiny from global regulators as Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) has warned two of the largest digital asset exchanges – Huobi and Bybit. According to the statement from the authorities sent to 12 companies operating in Spain, including Huobi and Bybit, they have failed to register to provide...Read More
More than three years after its launch, the popular derivatives exchange has decided to enter the cryptocurrency spot market as well. The trading venue will release such services on July 15th to all customers with zero maker fees. Bybit Enters the Spot Crypto Space Established in early 2018, Bybit is a derivatives exchange offering traders...Read More
The first consequences from the FCA ban on crypto derivatives trading in the UK are evident for the popular digital asset exchange Bybit. The company announced earlier that it will suspend its services to all customers based in the United Kingdom. Established in 2018, Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in Singapore with a reported...Read More
Derivatives exchange Bybit has introduced a fiat onramp, enabling users on the platform to buy cryptocurrency using traditional payment methods. It is the latest upgrade to the Singapore-based exchange, which celebrated its two-year anniversary this past March. A Major Milestone on the Roadmap By adding fiat integration, Bybit brings itself level with competitors like OKEx...Read More
Bitcoin futures contracts allow traders to speculate on the price of Bitcoin without necessarily have to own it. They are a derivative product that gained serious popularity in the past years. Traders are always looking for information that would give them an edge in the market. Arguably, the most valuable data is that which offers...Read More
In brief: In the last week, two prominent crypto exchanges have launched Bitcoin USDT perpetual contracts. They include Bybit and KuMex (KuCoin’s derivatives platform.) Tether (USDT) is ranked 4th according to market cap. Its website states the company has $6.229 Billion in assets. Trading of Bitcoin futures contracts has become more popular as crypto traders...Read More
12 months ago, crypto derivatives platform Bybit officially launched. The Singapore exchange, which also has offices in Hong Kong and Taiwan, has enjoyed a fruitful first year, attracting users from North America, Europe, Russia and Asia. With products including BTC, ETH, XRP and EOS perpetual contracts, and a matching engine capable of handling 100,000 tps,...Read More
