On March 19th local time, Ben Zhou, CEO of digital asset trading platform Bybit, held a significant meeting with Irakli Kobakhidze, the Prime Minister of Georgia. This discussion further solidified Bybit's long-term commitment to viewing Georgia as a strategic hub for financial innovation and digital asset services within the region.
The two parties engaged in in-depth discussions on regulatory cooperation, fintech innovation, and further advancing Georgia's burgeoning digital economy through collaboration between the government and the industry. Officials present at the meeting included Mariam Kvrivishvili, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Levan Zhorzholiani, Head of the Government Administration, and Shota Lomtadze, Bybit Georgia Co-Founder and CEO.
Prime Minister Kobakhidze welcomed the establishment of leading international fintech companies in Georgia, noting the growing global interest in technology and financial platforms reflects the country's attractive investment environment and expanding opportunities in digital innovation and financial services. He also highlighted Georgia's economic vitality, with data showing an average economic growth rate of 9.3% between 2021 and 2025.
Building a Trusted Digital Asset Ecosystem in Georgia
Since entering the Georgian market, Bybit has consistently prioritized compliance, steadily building its local operations through close collaboration with regulatory bodies and a focus on trusted financial infrastructure.
Today, Bybit's operations in Georgia cover the entire chain from trading to payments, aiming to be a key driver in the modernization of local payment systems. The company will continue to work closely with regulators, banking partners, and industry stakeholders to support financial inclusion, digital literacy enhancement, and technological innovation nationwide.