Ben Zhou

co-founder and CEO of BYBIT

[Ben Zhou @benbybit]

RWA earn is now live on bybit.

[Bybit @Bybit_Official]

Institutional-grade real-world assets, now available through Bybit Earn.

Introducing RWA Earn — a new way to access tokenized real-world asset opportunities without leaving the Earn experience you already know.

Built with @plumenetwork and @DigiFTTech, and launching with:
• PDO by PIMCO
• CMIGB by CMB International

Limited-time offer: Earn an additional fixed +5% promotional APR on eligible products.

Start exploring RWA Earn today: https://t.co/pBxrIr7BI8

[Ben Zhou @benbybit]

Bybit First IPO Express - SpaceX is Live now
https://t.co/iBxXCadlg3

Working exclusively with @xStocksFi and @krakenfx present you the most compliant method to participate in SpaceX pre IPO.
1=1 stock backed, compliant and secure.

[Ben Zhou @benbybit]

Just back from Hanoi after meeting Deputy PM Nguyễn Văn Thắng.

What stood out: this isn't hype-driven policy — it's careful, pragmatic construction.

Vietnam's new crypto resolution lays out a structured pilot that takes both innovation and risk seriously. The message was consistent: innovate, but never at the cost of investor protection, AML, transparency, and market discipline.

We also discussed how Bybit can contribute — regulatory experience, infrastructure, cybersecurity, talent.

Still early. But direction matters more than speed.
And Vietnam's direction is clear.

https://t.co/znuZevKvps

[Ben Zhou @benbybit]

when did Bybit x tradfi ? a while ago.

1. April 2022- Tradfi product line (forex, indices, gold, silver, oil, almost 400 symbols ) https://t.co/rGcFFgagl3
2. June 2025- Tokenize stock (working with xstock)

[Ben Zhou @benbybit]

Bybit AI Sub-Account is live.

Every AI agent now can run in a ringfenced account by default:
🔒 Isolated funds (zero cross-account access)
🎛 Asset, leverage & withdrawal caps
👁 Read-only parent oversight
🔑 API-only, no login access

Safe AI trading. On by default.

https://t.co/kUhnPgpZ2l

[Bybit @Bybit_Official]

Trading with AI should be as simple and safe as this..🏖️
Control what your AI agent has access to with Bybit Ai Sub-account!
Get started now 👉

[Ben Zhou @benbybit]

Two important updates for Bybit in Malaysia.

1. Bybit has been removed from the Securities Commission Malaysia - Investor Alert List after constructive engagement and alignment with local regulatory expectations.
2. We also recently led funding into Hata, a dual-licensed crypto platform in Malaysia. We believe regulated local infrastructure matters for long-term industry growth and user trust.

Malaysia continues to be an important market for crypto adoption in the region. We will keep working with local partners, regulators, and the community to support responsible growth.

More to come.

[Hata @hataglobal]

We’re excited to share a major milestone for Hata. We’ve successfully closed our US$8 million Series A funding round, led by Bybit.

This marks more than just funding, it signals a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of Malaysia’s digital asset ecosystem, combining Hata’s regulated local expertise with Bybit’s global strength in technology and innovation.

With this, we’re doubling down on what matters:
⚡ Stronger liquidity
⚡ Faster user growth
⚡ Better, more innovative products for Malaysians

Thank you to our partners, community, and team for being part of this journey. We’re just getting started 🚀

What are you waiting for? Sign up on Hata now https://t.co/gyit62aZhx

[Ben Zhou @benbybit]

Bybit, as the biggest holder and supporter of Mantle, will vote YES for this proposal. When we got hacked the industry got together and helped us. It is the only right thing that we do the same to unit together and walk out from difficult times.

[Mantle @Mantle_Official]

Following this week's rsETH incident involving @KelpDAO and @LayerZero_Core, a proposal has been put forward for Mantle to contribute a loan facility to @aave's coordinated relief effort.

The loan would form part of a wider coordinated framework, structured to minimize disruption across the broader ecosystem and contribute to a measured path forward for users affected.

DeFi United, as one.

Full details below: https://t.co/PjMnWkoxwE

[MR SHIFT 🦁 @KevinWSHPod]

E168: @Bybit_Official - The CEO Who Went on a Podcast 3 Days After a $1.5B Hack and Made it all Back in 8 Months

@benbybit, the co-founder and CEO of @Bybit_Official, reveals how he led the company back from the biggest crypto theft in history - filling the $1.5 billion hole in just 8 months while still paying bonuses and dividends.

In this episode, Ben shares the untold story of the recovery, Bybit's growth to 85 million users, and his vision to merge banks, brokers, and exchanges into crypto's next financial super-app.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:39 Please Subscribe
2:04 Why Ben Is Meeting With Prime Ministers
5:52 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz
6:32 The Most Fun Part About Building In Crypto
8:16 Why Ben Would Go On A Podcast 3 Days After Losing $1.5B
11:00 How Does ByBit Use AI To Run Their Business
16:22 When Did Ben Realize AI Was Game Changing For The Business
17:47 How Do You Measure A $150 Million F1 Sponsorship Deal
21:47 Why Did ByBit Sponsor The Stockholm Opens
23:07 Why Ben Is So Hands On With ByBit Decisions
25:33 Partnerships: @ethena @sumsub
26:35 The Most Surprising Thing Ben Learned From The ByBit Hack
28:06 How Do You Deal With An Outside Party When Big Issues Happen
30:20 Ben’s Message To Anyone Dealing With A Big Crisis
32:51 How Ben Managed The Negative Spotlight
36:51 How Big Is ByBit Today In Terms Of Key Numbers
37:38 How Do You Take ByBit To The Next Level
39:09 What’s The Endgame For ByBit
40:03 What Is @byreal_io
42:34 Does Ben See A World Where DEXes Takeover CEXes
43:13 What Is ByBit Doing With Ethena
45:06 Ben’s Thoughts About The Ethena Partnership
46:05 Ben’s Opinions On Hyperliquid As A Competitor
49:34 Partnerships: @Trezor @Bitwise @SuiNetwork
50:30 What’s ByBit Doing To Prepare For An AI Driven World
53:56 The Evolution Of Crypto vs AI
56:57 What Makes Ben Happy
57:21 Does Ben Feel Happier Now That He’s Rich
58:30 One Thing Ben Is Holding Onto That He Should Let Go Of
59:04 What Ben Does With His Money
1:00:14 What Does The Voice In Ben's Head Tell Him
1:02:58 One Thing Ben’s Learned That You Can Takeaway Today
1:04:11 Who Is Ben Zhou
1:06:20 Closing Thoughts

[Mantle @Mantle_Official]

An update on the rsETH incident involving @KelpDAO.

To our Mantle community, ecosystem builders, and partners, following our initial statement earlier this week, we want to share where things stand, what has been confirmed, and how we are moving forward.

1. Mantle remains fully secure.
Our underlying network, official bridges, and core assets have not been compromised. @LayerZero_Core has confirmed in its KelpDAO Incident Statement that the exploit was isolated entirely to KelpDAO's rsETH configuration, with zero contagion to any other asset or application. The attacker did not interact with Mantle contracts or Mantle markets at any point. The localized liquidity pressure observed in recent days reflects spillover from that third-party cross-chain vulnerability, not any issue with Mantle's infrastructure. The protective pauses outlined in our prior statement remain in place and will be lifted once our team and ecosystem partners confirm it is appropriate to do so.

2. The Mantle ecosystem is resilient.
Since April 18, capital has been steadily flowing back into the Mantle ecosystem. Onchain data shows cumulative repayments across core USD assets have reached approximately $204 million within 48 hours. Liquidity conditions continue to normalize, and the strength of the recovery speaks to the depth and resilience of the Mantle community.

3. Mantle is standing together with our ecosystem.
Mantle is in active coordination and communication with the @aave team and affected protocols on a coordinated recovery plan, including potential treasury participation. We will continue to share meaningful updates as the situation develops. Through moments like these, Web3's strength shows how we stand together. That's where we are, and where we'll remain. We stand firmly with our builders.

Thank you for standing with us. Stay safe.

[Ben Zhou @benbybit]

Bybit AUM or user asset is standing at $14.84B as per today ($16.5B in Q1) . The total user asset in the coinglass report is not correct. All of our AUM is onchain and audited with POR. We are reaching out to @coinglass_com to correct this data.
https://t.co/EzmfyzfheW

[CoinGlass @coinglass_com]

CoinGlass 2026 Q1 Cryptocurrency Market Share Research Report

One key takeaway from the Report:

Trading stayed active, but liquidity and capital became even more concentrated at the top.

Binance remained the clear leader in volume, OI, depth, and reserves, while Hyperliquid showed that on-chain derivatives are now part of the mainstream conversation.

Q1 was not about euphoria. It was about recovery, concentration, and shifting market structure.

https://t.co/aFBjRn5EQA

[Bybit @Bybit_Official]

Bybit AI Trading Skills just leveled up! 🚀

Here's what's new:
🤖 Follow top traders on Copy Trading
⚙️ Spot Grid, DCA, Futures Grid, Martingale & more
📊 Limit, Iceberg & TWAP orders
🔐 Dual-Source Verification for stronger security

Get started: https://t.co/iiG3UzJ0iY
GitHub: https://t.co/JAkavOLTCN

[Bybit @Bybit_Official]

Bybit continues to strengthen its commitment to building a compliant and collaborative digital asset ecosystem in Georgia.

Following a meeting between CEO Ben Zhou and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, discussions focused on regulatory cooperation, fintech innovation, and the role of responsible growth in shaping the country’s digital economy.

“Georgia is becoming a model for how crypto companies can embed themselves into a country's financial fabric. The real measure of success is whether we’re making financial services more accessible, more affordable, and more connected for everyday users,” said Ben Zhou.

With a VASP license, PSP license, localized platform, and the launch of the Bybit Card, now the largest crypto card offering in the country, Bybit continues to expand its role across both trading and payments infrastructure.

Read more: https://t.co/YLKZwxs1lU

#Bybit #CryptoArk

[Bybit @Bybit_Official]

Bybit AI Hub is LIVE!
Supercharge your favorite AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, OpenClaw & more) with Bybit AI Trading Skill: zero code, zero setup, auto-update!
Chat naturally → Execute trades, pull real-time prices, manage spot/derivatives/Earn assets. 253+ API endpoints ready.
Agentic crypto trading is here.
Who's commanding their first AI trade? 👉 https://t.co/4iU3alL0fo

[Ben Zhou @benbybit]

https://t.co/AVghzt26V3
Bybit AI Hub is here, connect your agent directly.
1. Official Skill ready https://t.co/TQdR048p2q
2. OpenAPI Spec is updated
3. More AI agent features such as MCP Server , Agent dedicated Sub Account coming up!

[emilyrealfreeman @emilyRioFreeman]

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@byreal_io We just open-sourced Byreal CLI, our first protocol interface designed for AI Agents.

Not an API wrapper. Not a chatbot skin.

A fundamental rethink of how protocols should talk to machines.

Install: npx skills add byreal-git/byreal-cli
Repo: https://t.co/YQq7FAOCRY