Bybit Achieves New Licensing Milestone, Indicating a Future for Regulated Institutions

Bybit's Regulatory Milestone: Bybit has obtained a full UAE VAPO license, positioning itself as a leader in the regulated digital asset ecosystem, and aims to enhance institutional offerings through a comprehensive suite of products and services.

Institutional Growth: The exchange reported significant growth in institutional activity, with asset inflows rising from $1.3 billion in Q3 to $2.88 billion in Q4, and assets under management increasing from $40 million to $200 million.

Infrastructure Enhancements: Bybit introduced an expanded INS Credit Suite offering up to 5X leverage and redesigned its Market Maker Gateway (MMGW) to reduce execution latency from 30 milliseconds to 5 milliseconds, with plans for further improvements.

Integration of Custody and Credit: The recent upgrades include the integration of custody-based real-world asset tokens into Bybit's credit ecosystem, allowing institutions to hold assets, earn returns, and access credit within a streamlined operational framework.