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Bybit's Byreal DEX: Solana's Hybrid DeFi Game Changer?

Bybit's Byreal DEX: Solana's Hybrid DeFi Game Changer?

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Bybit is one of the biggest players in the centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) space. Today, it is diving into the decentralized finance (DeFi) space with Byreal, a new decentralized exchange (DEX) created on its Solana blockchain technology. Contributor Marcin Kowalczyk is a blockchain regulatory analyst and writer. In this article,...

Bybit's Byreal: A $1.4B Mistake Forgiven? Or Repeat in DeFi?

Bybit's Byreal: A $1.4B Mistake Forgiven? Or Repeat in DeFi?

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Bybit's launching a DEX called Byreal. Okay, fine. Built on the Solana blockchain and designed to bring you a flavor of "true hybrid finance" – CEX liquidity with DeFi transparency. Testnet this June, mainnet next year. Yawn.Or how about that little security breach where Bybit supposedly lost $1.4 BILLION? Oh...

Bybit's Byreal: Will Solana's New DEX Empower Emerging Artists?

Bybit's Byreal: Will Solana's New DEX Empower Emerging Artists?

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Imagine a world where talent isn't stifled by gatekeepers, where creativity isn't choked by exorbitant fees. That's the promise of decentralized finance (DeFi), and Bybit's new DEX, Byreal, built on Solana, could be a significant step towards realizing it, especially for emerging artists in places like Southeast Asia.Forgotten Voices, Finally...

Bybit's Byreal DEX: Bridging CEX & DeFi on Solana?

Bybit's Byreal DEX: Bridging CEX & DeFi on Solana?

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Bybit, a leading competitor among centralized exchanges (CEX), is shaking things up on the decentralized finance (DeFi) scene. What’s new from their global HQ home base in Singapore is the decentralized exchange (DEX) they’ve launched, called Byreal. Byreal operates on the Solana blockchain. Further, it brings together the most desirable...

Bybit's Byreal DEX on Solana Set to Redefine Hybrid Finance

Bybit's Byreal DEX on Solana Set to Redefine Hybrid Finance

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Bybit, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, today announced plans to launch Byreal, a new on-chain decentralized exchange (DEX). Incubated entirely by Bybit, Byreal is set to launch on the Solana blockchain before the end of June. The launch represents an important move in Bybit’s strategy. One...

Bybit's Byreal: A Smart Pivot or Desperate Attempt to Recover From $1.4B Loss?

Bybit's Byreal: A Smart Pivot or Desperate Attempt to Recover From $1.4B Loss?

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So, Bybit's launching a DEX called Byreal. Built on Solana, it boasts CEX-level liquidity with the transparency of DeFi. Sounds ambitious, especially considering their recent… restructuring. Is this really a phoenix emerging from the rubble of a $1.4 billion security breach? Or just changing the deck chairs on Titanic 2.0?Hybrid...

Bybit's Byreal: Will This Hybrid DEX Finally Unlock DeFi for Southeast Asia?

Bybit's Byreal: Will This Hybrid DEX Finally Unlock DeFi for Southeast Asia?

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Southeast Asia. A vibrant tapestry of cultures, a hotbed of entrepreneurial spirit, and a sleeping giant when it comes to DeFi adoption. Why sleeping? Because the truth is that today’s DeFi environment, quite honestly, seems like it was built to keep them out. High gas fees on Ethereum? Crippling. Complex...

Bybit's Web3 Shutdown: A Warning Sign for Emerging Artists?

Bybit's Web3 Shutdown: A Warning Sign for Emerging Artists?

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Imagine Nandar, a young artist from Myanmar. Her detailed digital paintings are filled with the brilliant colors of her native Ecuador and reflect powerful stories of strength. To their surprise, they discovered a receptive audience on Bybit’s NFT marketplace. For her, it was about a lot more than a platform....

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential Web3 conference, is returning to Seoul this coming September. The collaborative innovation summit recently announced its second wave of speakers and lead partners. You can expect big names such as Donald Trump Jr., Keone Hon from Monad Foundation, Guy Young...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....