Blockchain Press Releases
Term Labs, Inc. Announces $5.5 Million in Strategic Funding to Bring Stability and Predictability to On-Chain Lending
SAN DIEGO, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Term Labs, Inc., a leader in blockchain R&D, is proud to announce the closure of a strategic funding round totaling $5.5 million. This brings the company’s cumulative funding to date to $8 million. Leading this round was Electric Capital, with Maelstrom (Arthur Hayes), Ava Labs Blizzard Fund, Arete Capital, Inception, Delta Blockchain Fund and others participating. Angel investors, including Ether.fi founder and CEO Mike Silagadze, GP and Founder of Paper Ventures, Danish Chaudhry, Founder and Managing Partner of Neoclassic Capital, Steve Lee, Co-host of Up-Only, Ledger Status, Co-host of Into The Ether Podcast, Eric Conner, and Co-host of The Edge Podcast, DeFi Dad, also joined the round.
Term Finance is the first DeFi fixed-rate lending protocol to operate effectively at institutional scale. Since its inception last year, Term Finance has serviced over $100 million in volume through its auction-based fixed-rate lending platform, with consistent weekly clearing volumes in the seven-figure range. Its auction-based mechanism has proven effective in setting fair rates, consistently clearing between the supply and borrow rates on competing variable rate lending protocols. As a result, borrowers on Term have saved hundreds of thousands in interest, while lenders have earned hundreds of thousands more.
“The protocol’s success in achieving early institutional adoption is due in large part to a focus on security, transparency, and economic risk mitigation,” said Dion Chu, Founder and CEO of Term Finance. Term Finance mitigates contagion and concentration risk by using isolated and modular collateral pools and implements oracle safeguards with staleness and zero price checks, fallback oracles, and sequencer uptime checks for future rollup deployments. To verify integrity and correctness of implementation, Term Finance has undergone multiple code audits, traceable through its public GitHub repo and verified on-chain and completed formal verification using Certora’s CLI.
“We chose to continue our support by leading this round of funding not only because we believe that the fixed-rate lending vertical has vast market potential rooted in traditional finance, but because Term Finance stands out as the only protocol to achieve fixed-rate lending on-chain at scale. There is demonstrated demand to borrow at fixed rates against DeFi native assets, and the rise of RWAs and tokenization represents a large untapped opportunity for future growth,” said Ken Deeter, General Partner at Electric Capital.
Earlier this year, in partnership with MatrixPort, Term Finance piloted two auctions backed by permissioned RWAs—a market McKinsey estimates will reach $2 trillion by 2030.
As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering community engagement, Term Labs is introducing an invite-only rewards program aimed at rewarding early adopters for their participation in the protocol. Early supporters of the protocol have already been granted access to the program and do not need an invite to participate. Season 1 of the rewards program is expected to run through the summer into early fall, providing ample opportunity for users to engage and benefit from their contributions to the protocol.
“We’re committed to rewarding our community for their active participation and dedication to our protocol’s growth and success,” said Dion Chu. “This latest round of funding, combined with the rewards program, will help us capitalize on our early traction and drive the next wave of adoption, advancing our mission to realize predictability and stability in the DeFi ecosystem.”
About Term Labs
Term Labs is a blockchain research and development company dedicated to creating robust, transparent, and scalable fixed-rate lending solutions onchain. The founding team’s combined experience in finance and big tech is the foundation for its innovative approach to defi solutions. Its founders have a track record of managing $1b+ portfolios on both the sell side and buy side at Citibank, Morgan Stanley, D.E. Shaw, and other institutions), as well as establishing interest rate benchmarks at exchanges that have done trillions in volume. They also have substantial technical backgrounds, including experience at the Amazon blockchain group, Bloomberg, and Planet Labs.
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Blockchain Press Releases
Bybit Surpasses 70 Million Users, Reinforces Commitment to Transparency and Institutional Growth
DUBAI, UAE, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced it has surpassed 70 million registered users, a milestone that highlights the platform’s sustained global growth and deepening trust among both retail and institutional clients. This achievement underscores Bybit’s robust market presence and its steadfast commitment to security, compliance, and product innovation.
“Reaching 70 million users is more than a number—it’s a testament to the trust our global community places in us,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “We are doubling down on compliance, institutional-grade infrastructure, and user-centric innovation to ensure everyone—from first-time traders to global institutions—can access the future of finance with confidence.”
Strengthening Global Compliance and Regulatory Engagement
Bybit continues to expand its global compliance framework, working closely with regulators around the world. Most recently, Bybit held strategic discussions with Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance, contributing to the country’s regulatory sandbox initiative by sharing expertise in KYC, AML, and international best practices.
Bybit has also made key progress in major jurisdictions, including the United Arab Emirates, further demonstrating its commitment to regulatory alignment and operational transparency.
Accelerating Institutional Growth
Bybit is seeing rapid growth among institutional clients, driven by high-performance trading infrastructure, advanced risk controls, and strategic partnerships. The integration with Zodia Custody—a leading provider of institutional-grade custody and off-venue settlement solutions—reflects Bybit’s ongoing efforts to meet the needs of sophisticated investors with robust, compliant offerings.
Pioneering Web3 Integration and Real-World Utility
Bybit continues to lead in practical Web3 innovation. The Bybit Card, now used by nearly 2 million people, enables everyday crypto spending, while Bybit Pay streamlines on-chain and off-chain transactions for both users and merchants.
In line with its user-first philosophy, Bybit is also leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance trading, research, and support services. CryptoLens, an in-house AI analytics tool, offers users deep insights into token fundamentals, community activity, social trends, and tokenomics—even for projects not listed on the platform. TradeGPT, an AI agent trained on Bybit’s proprietary data, delivers rapid price action summaries and technical analysis, helping traders make smarter decisions. Complementing these innovations, an AI Support Agent enhances customer service by improving response efficiency and user experience across the platform.
Bridging Traditional Finance and the Future of Digital Assets
Bybit remains committed to its role as #TheCryptoArk—a safe, trusted bridge from traditional finance into the world of Web3. Through intuitive products, regulatory collaboration, and cutting-edge technology, Bybit empowers users of all levels to navigate and thrive in the digital asset ecosystem.
“We’re building the infrastructure for the next era of finance,” Ben added. “By championing regulation, professionalism, and a relentless user-first approach, we’re shaping a safer, more inclusive, and more empowering financial future for all.”
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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Blockchain Press Releases
Unleashing the Power of Futures Combo Bots on Bybit: Leveling up Futures Trading with More Rewards
DUBAI, UAE, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Futures Combo Carnival, a month-long trading event rewarding both new and experienced Futures Combo traders with multiple rewards tracks. Trading thresholds start at 300 USDT with rewards of up to 500 USDT in prizes weekly.
The largest Futures Combo campaign on Bybit to date, the Carnival gives traders even more reasons to make their futures trading journey hassle-free and more rewarding. Bot-enabled automated trading is becoming the norm among strategic traders in a turbulent market, where no traders can afford manmade mistakes or delays in execution.
Bybit’s Futures Combo Bot is a powerful tool for streamlining users’ futures trading experience, empowering them to build portfolios and rebalance positions across multiple futures contracts. The innovative solution allows traders to set up a Bot within minutes, minimizing manual management of complex trading strategies, and achieving both efficiency and flexibility when managing combos of futures contracts.
From now to Jun. 9, 2025, eligible Bybit users may take part in two events with a welcome bonus for first-time users:
- The Combo Battle offers newcomers who achieve a trading volume of 300 USDT an immediate 5 USDT Bot Bonus on a first-come, first-served basis, while experienced traders can earn lucky draw tickets by reaching volume milestones of 1,000 USDT and 2,500 USDT respectively using Bybit’s Futures Combo Bot.
- The Combo Challenge invites Mandarin-speaking Key Opinion Leaders to create and share their trading strategies on social media using the hashtag #ComboChallenge, with three weekly winners receiving 500 USDT each.
Bybit is committed to making futures trading more accessible to users looking to diversify their trading strategies. With rewards designed for both newcomers and experienced traders, this event strengthens community engagement while supporting users wherever they are on their trading journey. For more details and terms and conditions, users may visit: Bybit Futures Combo Carnival
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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Bybit Unifies Loan Products to Enhance Capital Efficiency for Crypto Traders
DUBAI, UAE, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is enhancing the user experience and capital efficiency of its lending products by integrating Crypto Loans (flexible loans) and Fixed Rate Loans into a single, streamlined interface.
The integration introduces a unified platform for both loan types, enabling users to compare, manage, and optimize their borrowing strategies with greater ease. All loan products are now accessible under the Crypto Loans page, with a redesigned layout that prioritizes usability and transparency.
“Our goal is to simplify how users interact with our lending products while enhancing their capital flexibility,” said Emily Bao, Head of Spot at Bybit. “By consolidating management tools and aligning risk models, we’re giving our users more control and clarity over their borrowing activity.”
Key upgrades include:
- Unified Cross Margin Model: Both flexible and fixed-term loans will now operate under a shared cross-margin system, allowing users to benefit from consolidated Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios — set at 80% (initial), 85% (margin call), and 92% (liquidation).
- Shared Collateral: Collateral can now be used interchangeably across both loan types, enabling more agile capital deployment.
- Tiered Collateral Ratios: All supported assets will follow a tiered collateral system, reflecting each asset’s risk profile — consistent with the structure previously applied to Fixed Rate Loans.
- Updated Interest Calculation: Interest will be calculated hourly using a compounding method: total debt (principal + accrued interest) multiplied by the hourly interest rate.
Existing loan orders will remain unaffected, continuing under their original terms and conditions. For users seeking further information, detailed guides on both Fixed Rate Loans and Crypto Loans are available via the Bybit Help Center.
This strategic move reaffirms Bybit’s commitment to innovation and user empowerment in the evolving digital asset economy.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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