DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 3, 2025 — Bybit, the world’s second-largestcryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, will host the Bybit Institutional Gala onDecember 5, 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The exclusive, invite-only event will convene globalregulators, sovereign financial leaders, and top-tier TradFi institutions to define the nextchapter of the digital asset economy.Taking place at a defining moment for the industry, the gala acts as both a celebration and astrategic milestone following Bybit’s achievement as the first major exchange to secure thefull Virtual Asset Platform Operator License (VAPO) from the UAE Securities and CommoditiesAuthority (SCA). The evening will serve as a platform for unveiling Bybit’s institutionalroadmap and its ambition to reach 100 million users by 2026, driven by a framework ofsecurity, compliance, and market integrity.“Institutions aren’t preparing for the digital asset era—they’re entering it now,” said YoyeeWang, Head of Business to Business at Bybit. “Institutions, regulators, and crypto-nativeinfrastructure are now seated at the same table. The UAE is demonstrating how a compliantdigital asset economy can be both innovative and secure—and Bybit is proud to be one of thebridges making that possible.”A Clear Direction for the Institutional FutureBen Zhou, Co-founder and CEO of Bybit will open the evening with a forward-looking view ofhow the exchange is strengthening its institutional architecture. His remarks will highlightBybit’s progress in building a fully compliant operating stack, its expanding global licensingfootprint, and its roadmap toward deeper collaboration with banks, asset managers, andregulators.Regulatory Vision: The UAE’s Blueprint for Digital FinanceWith participation from Bybit’s Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Robert Macdonald, thediscussion will offer insights into how regulatory clarity, licensing standards, and government–industry collaboration are laying the groundwork for the UAE to become a leading internationalhub for regulated digital finance.
www.bybit.comThe Bybit Institutional Gala will offer a first look at the regulatory, technological, and marketforces defining the next era of institutional digital finance—anchored by compliance,collaboration, and global scale.#Bybit / #CryptoArk//ENDSAbout BybitBybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 millionusers. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystemfor everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robustinfrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience,and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiaststo unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit PressFor media inquiries, please contact: me***@***it.comFor updates, please follow: Bybit’s Communities and Social Media
Bybit Institutional to Host Gala in Abu Dhabi Marking “The New Era of Institutional Digital Finance
