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Dubai crypto exchange Bybit hires ex-regulator legal head as CLO
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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit has appointed Peter Loo, former General Counsel at Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, as its Chief Legal Officer, signaling a strategic move to strengthen regulatory compliance and engagement.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3.
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Your legal and compliance teams need leaders with regulatory experience to navigate tightening crypto rules; hiring ex-regulators could open doors in regulated markets like Dubai.
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