Bybit Strengthens Blockchain Education with WU-Vienna and the Austrian Blockchain Center
Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has forged a strategic partnership with leading Austrian institutions through its licensed European headquarters, Bybit EU. This collaboration brings together the Bybit's real-world tested digital asset capabilities with the academic excellence of Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna) and the innovation focus of the Austrian Blockchain Center (ABC).
The initiative establishes a comprehensive blockchain education as well as research and development framework to support fintech and Web3 talent and startups, and advancing blockchain adoption in Austria. Creating the country's first integrated innovation ecosystem for the digital asset class, the collaboration stands to enrich the learning experience for the future blockchain builders and position Austria as a leader in blockchain education and innovation in the region.
Holistic Blockchain Education and Real-World Use Cases
The partnership represents a multifaceted initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and industry practice in the cryptocurrency sector. A local task force will be establishing a comprehensive Crypto Research Lab and creating direct pathways between students and the blockchain industry through education and on- and offline events.
The Crypto Research Lab will serve as a hub for cutting-edge cryptocurrency research where academic theory meets industry practice.
A series of initiatives to bridge students to the industry will connect students to real-world blockchain applications through online lectures, hands-on workshops, educational content, and practical programs.
The parties will curate a practical and in-depth program encompassing an entrepreneur incubation track where Bybit's dedicated project evaluation team will assess and potentially invest in promising cryptocurrency startups, while simultaneously developing content frameworks for identifying high-potential ventures. Students will benefit from enhanced fintech curricula delivered by Bybit experts and ambassadors, practical business-building workshops, and streamlined access to internship and management trainee opportunities within the exchange's Austrian operations.
The initiative also includes plans for a blockchain-focused hackathon, strategic networking opportunities with the global blockchain and Web3 community, and access to the Austrian Blockchain Conference.
Planting Roots in Europe's Crypto Compliance Capital
'Blockchain is one of the most forward-looking industries of our times, which is why Bybit is prioritizing responsible growth through education and empowerment. We are excited to connect with future change-makers in Austria and advance blockchain technology and adoption with WU-Vienna and ABC,' said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit.
'We're creating Europe's premier cryptocurrency education and research ecosystem. This collaboration will transform how students engage with blockchain technology—from passive learning to active innovation. Vienna's position as a regulatory hub, paired with WU's academic excellence and ABC's research expertise, creates the perfect foundation for developing tomorrow's blockchain leaders and expanding this model throughout Europe.'
From left to right: Georg Harer (Head of Legal & Compliance and Managing Director, Bybit EU), Alexander Eisl, Managing Director of the Austrian Blockchain Center, Ben Zhou (Co-Founder & CEO, Bybit), and Alfred Taudes (Head of the WU Research Institute for Cryptoeconomics and Co-Managing Director of the Austrian Blockchain Center) held discussions at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna) in Vienna, Austria, in July.
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About Bybit EU
Bybit EU GmbH is the newly established European entity, dedicated to serving clients across the European Economic Area (EEA'*' except Malta) via the Bybit.eu platform. Operated by Bybit EU GmbH, a licensed Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), Bybit EU delivers fully regulated services, including crypto custody, exchange, and rewards products and more, in full compliance with European regulations for investor protection and market integrity.
Bybit EU GmbH is a licensed Crypto-Asset-Service Provider under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR), authorized to offer the following services to residents of the European Economic Area (except Malta):
providing custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients;
exchange of crypto-assets for funds;
exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets;
placing of crypto-assets; and
providing transfer services for crypto-assets on behalf of clients.
Bybit EU GmbH is neither the operator of a trading platform for crypto-assets nor provides investment advice.
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