Bybit to Launch Retail Bank Accounts
Bybit has hinted at its plan to launch retail banking services on its platform by February. Users will be able to transfer up to 18 currencies in and out of partner banks.
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Bybit Unveils Limited-Time 666% APR USDT Staking Promotion for New Users
Bybit’s latest promotion gives eligible newcomers a simple way to earn BTC from a short USDT stake. The 3-day product delivers a 666% APR, and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a capped reward pool.
Bybit Launches BYUSDT to Tokenize Staked USDT for Margin Trading
Bybit introduces BYUSDT, allowing VIP account holders to tokenize staked USDT for margin trading while continuing to earn daily rewards, bridging DeFi-style capital efficiency with centralized exchange services.
Cloudflare Outage Resolved After Disrupting BitMEX and Kraken Front-Ends
BitMEX and Kraken experienced front-end outages for three hours on Nov. 18 due to a global Cloudflare service degradation. Cloudflare resolved the issue at 14:42 UTC after implementing fixes.
Bybit Flags Code-Freezing Function on 16 Major Blockchains: Report
In a report by Bybit’s Lazarus Security Lab, it was revealed that 16 major blockchains include code that freezes funds.
Bybit Eyes South Korean Expansion with Korbit Acquisition
Bybit is allegedly in discussion with Korbit’s management to kickstart the acquisition of the South Korean crypto exchange.
Bybit to Halt New User Registrations in Japan
Bybit has announced that new registrations for Japanese users will no longer be accepted on its platform.
Bybit Expands Thredd Partnership Amid User Reports of Frozen Funds
The Oct. 30 announcement comes as users report their cards blocked for compliance reasons and deposits frozen for weeks
Bybit Becomes First Crypto Exchange With Complete UAE Regulatory Approval
Bybit becomes the first cryptocurrency exchange to receive full Virtual Asset Platform Operator licensing in the UAE from the Securities and Commodities Authority.
Bybit Launches 24/5 Trading for Stock CFDs, Waives Fees Through October
Dubai’s Bybit cryptocurrency exchange launches 24/5 trading for select stock CFDs, expanding from 6.5 daily hours to reduce timezone barriers for global traders.
Bybit to List ‘First DFSA-Approved’ Tokenized Fund with Qatar’s Top Bank
Bybit partners with Qatar National Bank to list a tokenized money market fund as collateral, a move claimed to be a first under Dubai’s regulator.
Backed Launches xStocks: Tokenized Stocks Now Live on Bybit, Kraken, and Solana
By Parth Dubey
Backed has officially launched xStocks, an initiative offering over 60 tokenized equities on major platforms like Bybit, Kraken, and the Solana blockchain.
Bybit Launches Byreal DEX – Is This the Start of a DeFi Pivot?
Bybit CEO hints at “CEX-grade” liquidity for its decentralized exchange, scheduled to launch later this year.
Bybit Exchange Secures MiCA License In Austria
Bybit has received a MiCA license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, signaling a major step forward in the exchange’s European expansion.