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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, strengthened its presence in Southeast Asia at Coinfest Asia 2025, with Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO at Bybit taking center stage in a fireside chat and co-hosting an exclusive partner event with Tether APAC. The events underscored Bybit's commitment to driving crypto adoption in Indonesia, one of the world's most dynamic digital asset markets.
Ben Zhou at Coinfest Asia: Fireside Insights on Adoption and the Future of Crypto
Zhou joined Steven Suhadi, Co-founder of Coinfest Asia and founder of Indonesia Crypto Network, for a fireside chat that explored Indonesia's pivotal role in global crypto adoption.
Zhou praised Indonesia's rapid embrace of digital assets, particularly among the youth, describing the country as one of the most dynamic and promising crypto markets in the world. He emphasized that regulatory clarity is key to sustaining this momentum.
"Indonesia shows how education, youth participation, and progressive regulation can combine to build a thriving crypto ecosystem. Bybit is here to support this journey with secure, transparent, and innovative trading experiences," said Zhou.
The discussion also touched on the growing trend of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Total Value Locked (TVL) in tokenized assets reached $65 billion in 2025, marking a massive increase from previous years. Zhou highlighted that real-world application has become a new focus for Bybit, moving beyond pure speculation toward meaningful use cases such as asset tokenization and ecosystem building. While optimistic about the potential, Zhou cautioned that successful implementation will require time and careful planning, underscoring the need to align innovation with regulatory clarity.
Bybit x Tether: After Sunset Side Event in Bali
Alongside the main conference, Bybit partnered with Tether APAC to host "After Sunset", an exclusive gathering, which brought together Bybit VIPs, Indonesian regulatory representatives, and key opinion leaders (KOLs), for an evening of dialogue on advancing adoption in Indonesia.
During his opening remarks, Zhou reflected on Indonesia's rapid growth in crypto participation and the government's supportive role:
"Regulation is not a hurdle, but a foundation for sustainable growth. The financial regulators have provided much-needed clarity and infrastructure for the industry. This model sets an example for the global crypto economy," Zhou stated.
Joining Zhou, Eddy Christian Ng, Tether's APAC representative, highlighted the role of stablecoins in enabling access and financial inclusivity in emerging markets. He also reaffirmed Tether's close collaboration with Bybit in advancing digital assets education and adoption.
Moderated by Robert Harianto, the evening featured a panel discussion titled "The Bull Market and The Future of Crypto in Asia: What's Coming from Bybit and Tether", with Zhou, Ng, and Lawrence Samantha, Co-founder and CEO of NOBI Group, which is also Bybit's local partner in Indonesia. The fireside chat explored themes of trust, education, and partnership as cornerstones of Indonesia's crypto future.
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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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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, strengthened its presence in Southeast Asia at Coinfest Asia 2025, with Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO at Bybit taking center stage in a fireside chat and co-hosting an exclusive partner event with Tether APAC. The events underscored Bybit's commitment to driving crypto adoption in Indonesia, one of the world's most dynamic digital asset markets.
Ben Zhou at Coinfest Asia: Fireside Insights on Adoption and the Future of Crypto
Zhou joined Steven Suhadi, Co-founder of Coinfest Asia and founder of Indonesia Crypto Network, for a fireside chat that explored Indonesia's pivotal role in global crypto adoption.
Zhou praised Indonesia's rapid embrace of digital assets, particularly among the youth, describing the country as one of the most dynamic and promising crypto markets in the world. He emphasized that regulatory clarity is key to sustaining this momentum.
"Indonesia shows how education, youth participation, and progressive regulation can combine to build a thriving crypto ecosystem. Bybit is here to support this journey with secure, transparent, and innovative trading experiences," said Zhou.
The discussion also touched on the growing trend of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Total Value Locked (TVL) in tokenized assets reached $65 billion in 2025, marking a massive increase from previous years. Zhou highlighted that real-world application has become a new focus for Bybit, moving beyond pure speculation toward meaningful use cases such as asset tokenization and ecosystem building. While optimistic about the potential, Zhou cautioned that successful implementation will require time and careful planning, underscoring the need to align innovation with regulatory clarity.
Bybit x Tether: After Sunset Side Event in Bali
Alongside the main conference, Bybit partnered with Tether APAC to host "After Sunset", an exclusive gathering, which brought together Bybit VIPs, Indonesian regulatory representatives, and key opinion leaders (KOLs), for an evening of dialogue on advancing adoption in Indonesia.
During his opening remarks, Zhou reflected on Indonesia's rapid growth in crypto participation and the government's supportive role:
"Regulation is not a hurdle, but a foundation for sustainable growth. The financial regulators have provided much-needed clarity and infrastructure for the industry. This model sets an example for the global crypto economy," Zhou stated.
Joining Zhou, Eddy Christian Ng, Tether's APAC representative, highlighted the role of stablecoins in enabling access and financial inclusivity in emerging markets. He also reaffirmed Tether's close collaboration with Bybit in advancing digital assets education and adoption.
Moderated by Robert Harianto, the evening featured a panel discussion titled "The Bull Market and The Future of Crypto in Asia: What's Coming from Bybit and Tether", with Zhou, Ng, and Lawrence Samantha, Co-founder and CEO of NOBI Group, which is also Bybit's local partner in Indonesia. The fireside chat explored themes of trust, education, and partnership as cornerstones of Indonesia's crypto future.
#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk / #IMakeIt
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.
For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
For updates, please follow: Bybit's Communities and Social Media
Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube
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Bybit CEO Ben Zhou Strengthens Indonesia Focus at Coinfest Asia 2025 and Co-Hosts Strategic Event with Tether to Explore the Future of Crypto in Southeast Asia
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou Strengthens Indonesia Focus at Coinfest Asia 2025 and Co-Hosts Strategic Event with Tether to Explore the Future of Crypto in Southeast Asia
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At CES 2026, Flowtica was not the loudest presence on the show floor. Over the course of the week, however, the Singapore-based AI company became one of the most closely watched, drawing sustained attention from media, investors, and industry observers.
That attention has now translated into availability. Following its appearance as a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree, Flowtica has officially opened sales of Flowtica Scribe, its AI recording pen that quietly stood out in a field dominated by phone-dependent and screen-heavy solutions.
Flowtica Scribe did not make its first public appearance at CES. The product launched on Kickstarter several months earlier, where it attracted thousands of users and established early validation. CES marked a different stage for the company. The focus shifted away from introduction and toward closer examination, with many observers asking whether the idea could hold up beyond early enthusiasm.
Throughout the exhibition, Flowtica's booth at Eureka Park became a steady meeting point for investors and journalists. Conversations rarely centered on specifications or feature lists. Instead, discussions focused on a more fundamental question: whether AI recording tools are beginning to converge on forms that genuinely fit into professional life.
Flowtica's answer was visible in its choice of form. By embedding AI into a pen, an object already accepted in boardrooms, consultations, investor meetings, and sales conversations, the company avoided many of the social and practical frictions that continue to limit phone-based recorders. The result was a device that felt less like a new category of gadget and more like a natural extension of existing behavior.
This restraint is deliberate. Flowtica Scribe is designed to remain unobtrusive, with no screen and no demand for user attention during conversations. Recording, organization, and interpretation take place quietly in the background, allowing users to remain focused on the discussion itself. Among on-site observers, this approach positioned Flowtica as one of the more pragmatic entrants in an increasingly crowded AI recording market.
Hardware, however, represents only part of Flowtica's differentiation. The company places equal emphasis on what happens after recording ends. Its AI functions as a continuously evolving insight system that can operate autonomously while remaining responsive to clear user guidance when needed. Over time, it adapts to individual working rhythms and priorities, shifting the emphasis from capturing everything to identifying what truly matters.
Rather than simply storing conversations, Flowtica helps determine which moments should be retained, revisited, and translated into next actions. Key insights are designed to integrate naturally with existing productivity tools, including calendars and task systems, allowing them to fit into established workflows rather than compete with them.
As interest in Flowtica Scribe built during CES, one question surfaced repeatedly. When would the product be available beyond the show floor?
With sales now officially open through Flowtica's website, the company moves from exhibition attention to real-world deployment. For Flowtica, this moment appears less like a conclusion and more like a transition, from being observed to being used.
As the AI recording market continues to mature, competition is shifting away from novelty and early adoption toward durability. The defining question is no longer whether a system can record conversations, but whether it can remain useful over time.
Flowtica enters this next phase with an approach that is measured and quietly confident, placing its bet not on spectacle, but on long-term relevance.
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The AI Recording Pen That Turned Heads at CES Is Finally for Sale
