Bybit CEO Ben Zhou on perps, RWAs, and what’s next for 2026
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Bybit CEO Ben Zhou discussed bootstrapping the exchange, handling a $1B hack, and predicted RWAs will be key by 2026.Summary
In an episode of The Crypto Beat, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou joined hosts Kelvin Sparks and Tim Copeland to detail how he grew Bybit from a derivatives-focused exchange into a comprehensive crypto platform, starting from a bootstrapped operation. Zhou reflected on significant challenges, including managing a $1 billion hack with radical transparency and surviving harsh bear markets. Looking forward, he identified Real World Assets (RWAs) and the evolution of on-chain capital markets as the defining themes expected to shape the industry leading up to 2026.
(Source：The Block)