Dubai, UAE, July 27, 2026 — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has been named to CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 list in the Digital Assets category, marking another recognition for the company among firms active in global financial services.

The annual list, produced by CNBC in partnership with market research firm Statista, recognizes 500 leading fintech companies across eight industry segments. Approximately 3,500 companies were evaluated through an aggregated scoring model that considered overall business performance and category-specific key performance indicators.

Bybit’s inclusion comes as the global fintech sector moves into what industry observers describe as a new stage of growth and maturity. According to McKinsey & Co., fintech companies generated approximately $650 billion in revenue in 2025, representing an increase of about 21% from the previous year. McKinsey identified artificial intelligence, digital assets and increasing regulatory maturity as among the forces shaping the sector’s next phase.

Bybit said the CNBC recognition reflects its continued development from a cryptocurrency exchange into a broader financial platform connecting digital assets, traditional finance, payments, tokenized investments, AI-powered tools and Web3 services. The shift is notable because major crypto platforms are increasingly being assessed not only on trading activity, but also on their ability to operate across payments, custody, compliance, institutional services and access to tokenized real-world assets.

The CNBC listing follows Bybit’s recent inclusion in the inaugural Fortune Crypto 100 in the CeFi category. That category includes crypto-first companies such as exchanges, lenders and custodians that handle, hold or trade digital assets.

Together, the recognitions point to Bybit’s expanding role in the global financial ecosystem as digital assets become more closely connected with established markets and financial infrastructure.

Bybit serves more than 80 million users worldwide. The company has continued to expand its products across digital and traditional markets, including tokenized assets such as equities through xStocks, Bybit IPO Express, AI-powered trading and research tools, and infrastructure designed for institutional market participants.

The company has also expanded its regulated presence in key markets. Bybit holds a Virtual Asset Platform Operator license issued by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority. Bybit EU holds a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, issued by Austria’s Financial Market Authority. MiCA is the EU’s unified regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers, making licensing and compliance a central area to watch as digital asset companies scale across jurisdictions.

As regulatory clarity and institutional participation continue to develop, Bybit said it remains focused on building secure, compliant and accessible financial services. The company’s long-term vision is centered on creating a unified platform that connects users with opportunities across crypto and traditional finance.

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About Bybit

Bybit describes itself as The New Financial Platform.

“We believe every person should have access to every financial opportunity on earth. That’s why we’re building the first intelligent platform that connects anyone, anywhere to the world’s finance,” the company said.

Trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, Bybit brings together investing, trading, payments and wealth-building in a single secure and intelligent ecosystem. Through AI-powered technology, deep global liquidity, robust security and transparent operations, Bybit says it aims to make global finance more accessible, efficient and empowering.

“Built for everyone. Powered by intelligence. Open to the world,” the company said.

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Head of PR: Tony Au, Bybit, media@bybit.com.