Crypto Drama: Bybit’s $1.4M Listing Fee? 😂

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So, picture this: April 14 rolls around, and a social media superstar, “silverfang88” (who has more followers than I have socks), decides to drop a bombshell on Bybit. Apparently, they’re charging a whopping $1.4 million just to list a token. I mean, who knew listing fees could rival the GDP of a small country? 💸

But wait, there’s more! Our friend silverfang88 also claims that Bybit is using influencers—those so-called KOLs—to hush up students who got trial contracts through their Campus Ambassador program. Because nothing says “trustworthy” like a little influencer pressure, right? 🙄

Enter Ben Zhou, the CEO of Bybit, who swoops in like a superhero (cape not included) to deny these claims faster than you can say “blockchain.” He’s practically begging silverfang88 to show some proof. “Please, show evidence if Bybit has done anything wrong,” he tweets, probably while sipping a latte and rolling his eyes at the crypto gossip mill. ☕️

In a follow-up, Bybit clarifies that they don’t actually charge that ridiculous fee. Instead, they have a process that involves a promotional budget and a security deposit of $200,000–$300,000 in stablecoins. Because who doesn’t love a good deposit? It’s like a bouncer for your token—no deposit, no entry! 🚫

They also have a rigorous listing process that includes forms, internal voting, and a meeting where they probably argue about whether the token is “cool” enough. They check everything from how the token works to the team behind it. It’s like a reality show, but for crypto! 🎤

And just when you thought it couldn’t get juicier, silverfang88 throws in accusations about the Campus Ambassador program. Apparently, students were given trial contracts and then pressured to keep quiet. But, spoiler alert: no solid proof has surfaced. Just a lot of screenshots that look like they were taken on a flip phone. 📱

Ben Zhou, ever the optimist, is still waiting for someone to bring forward actual evidence. So far, crickets. Bybit continues to deny all claims, insisting their processes are as fair and clear as a sunny day. And honestly, they seem pretty confident that the accusations are as empty as my fridge on a Sunday night. 🍕

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2025-04-14 23:49