Bybit, ranked as the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has been named to the inaugural Fortune Crypto 100. The list highlights firms and protocols seen as instrumental in shaping the global digital asset landscape, and Bybit was placed in the CeFi category, which covers crypto-native firms such as exchanges, lenders, and custodians that enable trading, custody, and movement of digital assets.
The Fortune Crypto 100 aims to bring together both crypto-first companies and traditional financial institutions that are building market infrastructure and products supporting the broader integration of digital assets into global finance. Inclusion on the list underscores Bybit's position among organizations helping to expand blockchain-based infrastructure and services in capital markets.
Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO of Bybit, framed the recognition as a reflection of user trust and the company's progress. "This recognition reflects the trust our users place in us, the dedication of our team, and the progress our industry has made over the years," he said. "Crypto is becoming an integral part of the global financial system. We are honored to be recognized among the companies helping build the infrastructure, products, and standards that will support its continued growth."
The acknowledgement arrives as Bybit continues to articulate a broader strategic aim: to become what it calls The New Financial Platform. Over the past year the firm has moved to knit together capabilities across digital assets, traditional finance, payments, tokenized investments, AI-powered tools, and Web3 services into a single platform-oriented ecosystem.
Central to that ambition is a stated emphasis on trust, security, and regulatory compliance. Bybit has been expanding its regulated presence in key markets. The company has secured the UAE Virtual Asset Platform Operator License and is advancing its operations in Europe under the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulatory framework, MiCAR. Bybit also reports ongoing engagement with regulators and policymakers globally to support a measured and responsible development path for the digital asset industry.
Zhou underscored the role that regulatory clarity plays as the market matures. "Trust is the foundation of every financial system," he said. "Innovation alone is not enough. The future of finance requires strong infrastructure, responsible regulation, and products that serve real user needs. We welcome the progress being made across global markets because it helps create a stronger foundation for long-term growth."
Bybit reports a user base exceeding 80 million globally and highlights several recent initiatives that align with its platform strategy. These initiatives include expanding tokenized asset offerings, launching Bybit IPO Express, broadening access to tokenized equities via xStocks, deploying AI-driven trading and research tools, and investing in institutional-grade infrastructure to support larger participants.
In positioning itself as a single point of access to both crypto and traditional finance, the company emphasizes equal access to investment and wealth-creation opportunities. Zhou stated, "We are building a new financial platform where everyone, everywhere has access to the same financial opportunities. Access to investing, wealth creation, and financial innovation should not be limited by geography or legacy systems. Our goal is to connect users to opportunities across crypto and traditional finance through a single trusted platform."
The firm says it aims to bridge gaps between traditional finance and digital finance by combining custodial services, market access, Web3 partnerships, and advanced blockchain tools. That positioning is reflected in the firm's description of itself as focused on openness and on providing an ecosystem to support builders, creators, and enthusiasts navigating decentralized finance.
As digital assets become more integrated into capital markets, Bybit states it will continue to prioritize secure, compliant, and accessible services. The company intends to support the convergence of TradFi and DeFi while enabling on-chain innovation through strategic partnerships with blockchain protocols.
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About Bybit: Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit aims to create an open and equal ecosystem across Web3. The company highlights secure custody, diverse marketplaces, an intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tooling as core strengths and says it partners with leading blockchain protocols to provide infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation.
For more details about Bybit, the company directs readers to Bybit Press. For media inquiries, Bybit lists [email protected] as a contact and provides links to its communities and social channels, including Discord, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, Telegram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.