• License will permit investment in both the equity and tokens of crypto start-ups
• Opening of Token Bay’s new offices in ADGM aligns with planned second fund

ABU DHABI, UAE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Token Bay Capital Limited (“Token Bay”) is expanding its venture capital footprint in the capital of the UAE and has been granted an in-principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) to carry out regulated activities in the ADGM. Subject to final regulatory approval for the grant of the Financial Services Permission (FSP), Token Bay brings niche capabilities to manage both token and equity investments in early-stage crypto start-ups under the FSRA’s Venture Capital Fund Manager (VCFM) framework.

Founded in 2021, Token Bay is a leading Crypto Venture Capital Fund that has adopted a regulatory-first approach from day one. Token Bay invests in start-ups building next-generation blockchain infrastructure and decentralized applications for Web3. Building on the success of its first fund, Token Bay is now launching its second fund and will continue to back outstanding entrepreneurs building infrastructure solutions for the new token economy. In addition to Abu Dhabi, Token Bay also has offices in Hong Kong, and is strategically positioned across digital assets hubs in both the Middle East and Asia.

Founder and Managing Partner of Token Bay, Lucy Gazmararian: “This marks the first phase of global expansion for Token Bay, and we’re excited to have been granted the IPA in ADGM for venture capital investment in tokens as well as in equity. Blockchain technology has the potential to drive innovation through tokenization, and as blockchain networks continue to evolve, it is important that as venture capitalists we are fully equipped to support talented founders building in Web3 by directly participating in these networks and taking an ownership stake through tokens. We extend our sincerest thanks to the regulator for their forward-thinking approach and open dialogue so that we were able to reach this important milestone and establish Token Bay in one of the world’s leading international financial centres and digital assets hub.”

ADGM’s progressive regulatory framework, English common law legal framework, status as a leading centre for financial innovation and vibrant blockchain and digital assets ecosystem have attracted Token Bay to set up offices in the capital of the UAE.

Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Development at ADGM said, “We extend a warm welcome to Token Bay Capital as they join ADGM’s international financial centre and commence their establishment in Abu Dhabi, marking the beginning of their global expansion journey. ADGM is dedicated to cultivating innovation and excellence in the financial sector, particularly within the virtual asset space. With progressive regulatory frameworks that facilitate companies like Token Bay Capital, ADGM’s vibrant ecosystem stands as the optimal platform for initiating their global growth trajectory.”

Token Bay’s Venture Funds offer institutions, multi-national companies, private banks, family offices and high-net-worth individuals the opportunity to invest in an emerging asset class right at the start of a multi-decade cycle. 

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DUBAI, UAE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, one of the world’s top three crypto exchanges by volume, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Airalo, a renowned international eSIM provider. Together, we are poised to revolutionize connectivity and convenience for Bybit Card users and our valued community in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Australia.

New applicants for the Bybit Card will be treated to a remarkable 15% discount on Airalo’s flexible global eSIM plans. Existing cardholders can readily claim a compelling 10% discount through Bybit Card’s Rewards Market.

This partnership is geared towards transforming the way our EEA and Australia community spends crypto, and setting the stage for an extraordinary user experience. Users will have access to discounted data coverage spanning over 200 countries and regions, making transactions smoother and more convenient than ever before.

“We are proud to witness how crypto and blockchain innovation continue to revolutionize every aspect of our lives,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO at Bybit. “This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to bringing convenience to the forefront. By combining the power of Bybit Card with Airalo’s global connectivity, we are enabling seamless crypto spending and transforming the way people transact worldwide. We invite you to unlock a future where convenience knows no boundaries.”

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About Airalo

Airalo, founded in 2019 by Bahadir Ozdemir and Abraham Burak, is the world’s first and largest eSIM marketplace. The platform offers eSIM packages for 200+ countries and regions, enabling travelers to instantly connect to mobile networks at their destination. With millions of users and a global team spanning 55 countries, Airalo is revolutionizing global connectivity and empowering travelers worldwide. To learn more about Airalo, please visit www.airalo.com.

About Bybit

Bybit is one of the world’s top three crypto exchanges by volume with over 25 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit offers a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.

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Clients gain access to additional robust, independent FX reference data within oneZero’s Data Source

BOSTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — oneZero, a global leader in multi-asset enterprise trading technology solutions, today announced the integration of New Change FX benchmark data feeds into oneZero’s suite of analytics in Data Source. The addition of this new stream of high quality, independent FX reference data will enable clients to further enhance their trading performance, by providing the option for clients to utilize the New Change FX reference data in reporting.

New Change FX is a leading provider of continuous, officially regulated benchmark FX rates that are constructed by aggregating data from the entire global market. New Change FX is independent of liquidity providers and venues and has been authorized since 2018 as a benchmark administrator by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority.

Andrew Ralich, CEO and Co-Founder of oneZero, commented: “As a technology provider committed to market neutrality, our primary goal is to empower clients with transparency throughout the entire trade lifecycle. Since 2009, we have advanced our position as an industry leader by establishing a liquidity-neutral EcoSystem for our clients. Today’s integration with New Change FX exemplifies how our adaptable data framework further enables clients to seamlessly access value-added services within our network of data partners. We are committed to continuing to build in new capabilities alongside the industry leading data and analytics capabilities that have been developed within oneZero’s Data Source product.”

Paul Lambert, CEO, New Change FX commented: “oneZero provides clients with extremely powerful analytics via Data Source Insights, and the addition of New Change FX’s benchmark data takes that to a new level. FX analytics are proving increasingly important for liquidity management and at New Change FX we share oneZero’s view that independent data is key to objective price measurement and improved trading outcomes.”

About oneZero

oneZero Financial Systems has been a leading innovator in multi-asset class enterprise trading technology for over a decade. Its powerful software encompasses the Hub, EcoSystem and Data Source – three components that together provide a complete solution for execution, distribution and analytics. Through reliable connectivity, technology, infrastructure and market access, oneZero empowers financial institutions and brokers to compete effectively in the global financial markets through a globally compliant, liquidity-neutral solution. oneZero is certified to the standards of ISO 27001 information security management systems, and has development and operations centers in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.

For more information, please contact:

Talia Geberovich
Head of Marketing and Communications
[email protected]

About New Change FX

New Change FX is an independent company dedicated to the measurement of foreign exchange pricing to deliver transparency and eliminate costs. New Change FX calculates independent benchmark rates which are published in real-time and used to support live trading processes. NCFX do not offer market access, trading or brokerage services and therefore users cannot directly influence the NCFX Benchmark calculation process.

To find out more please visit www.newchangefx.com.

The EU Benchmark Regulation ((EU) 2016/1011 of the European Parliament and the Council of 8 June 2016, “BMR”) came into effect on 1 January 2018 and introduces a common framework to ensure the accuracy and integrity of indices used as benchmarks in financial instruments and financial contracts or to measure the performance of investment funds.
On 27 February 2018, HM Treasury in the UK passed into legislation the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Benchmarks) Regulations 2018, thereby fully adopting the BMR.
In 2018, NCFX was granted permission by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK under Part 4A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 to carry on the regulated activity of administering a benchmark.

In accordance with Article 27 of the BMR, NCFX provides benchmark statements for its families of benchmarks.

NCFX can be found on the FCA financial services register with firm reference number 793983. The FCA is the sole regulatory supervisor for NCFX.

For more information, please contact:

Kinga Broel-Plater
Chief Commercial Officer
E-mail: [email protected]

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