Interview with Bybit CEO BEN ZHOU: How to become the second largest offshore exchange? Talking about strategic transformation, US regulation, and TON ecosystem
This article is an interview with Bybit CEO Ben Zhou during Token 2049 in Singapore. WuBlockchain has closely followed Bybit for a long time, from its early days when Bybit surpassed BitMEX by relying on product experience and no-KYC requirements, through its wild expansion and subsequent layoffs during the bear market, to its current focus on professional derivatives and spot trading, where it briefly held the second position, only behind Binance. Ben Zhou detailed the journey, candidly responding to many questions, including the reasons for their transformation, current strategy, views on TON’s rise, U.S. regulatory challenges, and Bybit’s corporate culture. Recently, Ben has also given many interviews. He joked that he’s the only founder of a major exchange who frequently gives interviews. This conversation was no exception, and he was very open and expressive. It’s important to note that the opinions expressed in this interview are solely those of the interviewee and do not represe...