In Georgia, Bybit convened regulators, global payment networks, banking leaders, and digital asset innovators in Tbilisi for a high-level forum on the future of crypto-powered payments. The discussions focused on how digital assets can integrate with traditional payment infrastructure, broaden real-world utility, and support Georgia’s evolving digital economy.
A central development announced at the event was the Bybit Card in Georgia, enabling everyday crypto payments and supporting Apple Pay for contactless transactions. Bybit noted that the initiative follows its Payment Service Provider license in Georgia in late 2025, which permits card issuance and strengthens local fiat rails. Government officials welcomed the launch as a meaningful step toward expanding real-world digital asset payments, with strong regulatory support already translating into growing local adoption.
Bybit plans to broaden card issuance across Georgia and neighboring markets as the country positions itself as a regional hub for next-generation financial services. The program featured remarks from the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia and the National Bank of Georgia, highlighting Georgia’s commitment to responsible financial innovation and modern payment infrastructure. A panel titled The Future of Payments explored how collaboration among regulators, global networks, banks, and blockchain companies can accelerate the adoption of real-world crypto payments. Panel participants included Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit; Shota Lomtadze, Director of Bybit Georgia; Natia Turnava, Governor of the National Bank of Georgia; David Zgudadze, Vice President for Georgia and Armenia at Mastercard; Salim Dhanani, Co-Founder and CEO of Pave Bank; Marco Dal Lago, VP of Global Expansion and Strategic Partnerships at Tether; and Tekla Iashagashvili, Regional Manager of Bybit Georgia.
Bybit executives emphasized the company’s long-term commitment to building payment infrastructure and supporting the local digital asset ecosystem. They noted that Georgia’s position as a regional hub for crypto-powered payments hinges on ongoing collaboration with regulators and financial institutions. Bybit currently offers users in Georgia access to over 600 spot trading pairs, one-click buy functionality, OTC services, and institutional-grade security infrastructure. The event concluded with networking sessions among policymakers, financial institutions, fintech leaders, and blockchain innovators, reinforcing Georgia’s growing role as a hub for digital asset innovation and the future of global payments.
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