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Bybit and QNB Group Collaborate for Groundbreaking Crypto Initiative

In a significant development in the cryptocurrency landscape, Bybit, the second-largest exchange globally by trading volume, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with QNB Group and DMZ Finance. This strategic partnership marks Bybit as the first cryptocurrency exchange to accept QCDT, a tokenized money market fund (MMF) approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). This move not only facilitates institutional access to digital assets but also represents a landmark initiative in bridging traditional finance and digital assets.

The Significance of QCDT

QCDT is a tokenized money market fund designed to provide liquidity and security to institutional investors. Backed by DMZ Finance’s expertise in asset tokenization and managed by the Qatar National Bank with Standard Chartered Bank serving as the custodian, QCDT merges the safety of U.S. Treasury securities with regulatory clarity. This innovative approach aims to create confidence in the use of digital assets within the financial market.

Unlocking Institutional Capital through QCDT Collateralization

Bybit's acceptance of QCDT as collateral opens the door to substantial new opportunities. It is estimated that leveraging QCDT as collateral could enable a borrowing capacity of up to $1 billion. This facilitates numerous pathways for institutions:

• - Commercial CEX Institutions: Bybit provides a secure, compliant channel to deploy institutional funds that would otherwise remain stagnant in traditional bank accounts into yield-generating stock market strategies.
• - Traditional Financial Institutions: This new offering allows for a compliant entry point into digital asset markets, combining guaranteed returns from U.S. Treasury securities with low-risk participation in the burgeoning cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Strengthening Bybit's Institutional Role

This collaboration demonstrates Bybit’s commitment to becoming a reliable bridge between the cryptocurrency economy and traditional financial institutions, particularly in the Middle East. Notable benefits stemming from the adoption of QCDT on Bybit include the following:

• - Institutional Credibility: Bybit becomes the premier exchange to endorse a tokenized fund of institutional quality, sanctioned by regulatory bodies.
• - Capital Inflows: The partnership has the potential to unlock billions in institutional liquidity, currently lying dormant in banking systems.
• - Strategic Alignment: The collaboration reinforces trust through strategic partnerships with QNB, DMZ, and the Standard Chartered Bank, boosting Bybit’s stature.
• - Growth Opportunities: This initiative could pave the way for new products related to real-world assets (RWA), including QCDT-backed stablecoins and yield strategies.

Perspectives from Leaders

Yoyee Wang, Bybit’s Head of B2B Unit