Ben Zhou is the co-founder and CEO of Bybit, a top-three crypto exchange by volume that has grown significantly since its founding in 2018. With a background in traditional markets, Zhou’s expertise in navigating the global crypto landscape sets him apart as a leader in the exponential crypto space.

He successfully built Bybit through proactive engagement with regulators and a commitment to compliance, transparency, and customer protection, leading to licenses in multiple countries. Zhou offers valuable insights into the challenges of building a crypto exchange and has a deep knowledge of the global crypto context, as well as key market drivers from liquidity, institutional capital, and trends like Web3 gaming.