Bybit Hires Peter Loo as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer to Drive Global Regulatory Strategy
Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has appointed Peter Loo as its new Chief Legal & Compliance Officer. This move is part of Bybit's ongoing transformation from a high-growth crypto exchange into a mature, globally recognised financial platform.
Loo brings over 25 years of cross-jurisdictional experience, having worked at investment banks, regulators, law firms, and digital asset institutions. He has operated across major financial centres including the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Prior to joining Bybit, Loo served as General Counsel & Head of Sector Development at Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), where he played a foundational role in shaping one of the world's most advanced virtual asset regulatory regimes. He will oversee the development of a robust, globally aligned compliance framework at Bybit.
Bybit Co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou stated that Loo's leadership will be critical in strengthening the company's regulatory foundations and ensuring it scales responsibly on a global level.