Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, 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 event brought together stakeholders from across the financial ecosystem to discuss how digital assets can integrate with traditional payment infrastructure, broaden real-world utility, and support Georgia’s digital economy. The forum also marked the introduction of the Bybit Card in Georgia, a step toward enabling everyday crypto payments.
The Bybit Card enables users to spend digital assets for daily purchases and is compatible with Apple Pay in Georgia, enabling secure contactless payments directly from digital wallets. Bybit’s expansion into the payments space follows the company securing a Payment Service Provider (PSP) license in Georgia in Q4 2025, which allows Bybit to issue Bybit cards in Georgia and strengthens local fiat payment rails by enabling closer integration between digital asset services and the country’s financial infrastructure. Government representatives expressed appreciation for the launch of the Bybit Card in Georgia, recognizing it as an important step toward expanding real-world digital asset payments. With strong government and regulator support, the Bybit Card has gained growing adoption locally.
Bybit plans to further expand card issuance in Georgia and across neighboring markets, positioning the country as a regional hub for crypto-powered payment innovation. The program featured keynote remarks from the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia and the National Bank of Georgia, underscoring Georgia’s commitment to responsible financial innovation and modern payment infrastructure. A central highlight was a panel on “The Future of Payments” that explored how regulators, global payment networks, banks, and blockchain companies can accelerate the adoption of real-world crypto payments. Bybit executives emphasized a long-term commitment to building payment infrastructure and supporting the local digital asset ecosystem, with Shota Lomtadze calling Georgia a promising environment for digital financial innovation and Ben Zhou affirming that Bybit is here to stay.
Bybit currently offers users in Georgia access to a comprehensive digital asset platform, including 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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