Bybit Invests $1 Million in EthicHub to Empower Small Farmers Through Blockchain Technology

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced a $1 million impact investment in EthicHub. This investment, facilitated through the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), aims to leverage blockchain technology to drive financial inclusion and empower smallholder farmers worldwide.

Revolutionizing Agricultural Finance with Blockchain

Bybit’s investment will establish a dedicated fund within the EthicHub ecosystem called the “Bybit Pool.” This initiative will provide ethical credit lines to small and medium-sized coffee farmers, helping them escape exploitative lending practices, boost productivity, and secure fair market prices for their crops.

Key Aspects of the Investment:

• Exclusive Fund Management – The $1 million investment will be used exclusively within EthicHub’s ecosystem, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Sustainable Social Impact – By enabling direct financial access for coffee farmers, this initiative will strengthen economic resilience in rural areas.
• Fair Financial Returns – Bybit will receive an 8% annual return over a 15-month term, proving that impact investments can be both profitable and socially transformative.
• Transparency & Reporting – EthicHub’s operator, LendingDev, will provide quarterly updates and a detailed final report on fund utilization and impact.

Blockchain-Powered Solutions for Real-World Challenges

Bybit’s investment demonstrates how blockchain can be a force for good, bringing financial opportunities to those traditionally excluded from banking systems.

Helen Liu, COO of Bybit, stated:
“Blockchain has the power to create real financial opportunities for the unbanked. Our $1 million investment in EthicHub aligns with our vision to use technology for meaningful social change.”

Similarly, Gabriela Chang, CSO & Co-founder of EthicHub, remarked:
“Bybit’s investment is a game-changer for smallholder farmers. It will help them access fair financing, improve productivity, and gain better market opportunities.”

Case Study: How EthicHub Transformed the Life of Neri Ortiz

Small coffee farmers like Neri Ortiz from Motozintla, Mexico, have long struggled with unstable prices, exploitative lenders, and limited market access. Without financial security, many farmers were forced to abandon their livelihoods.

EthicHub changed everything. By providing fair blockchain-powered financing, Neri and his cooperative could invest in better farming techniques, cut out middlemen, and sell directly to specialty coffee buyers at fair market prices.

With access to ethical lending, Neri improved his farm’s productivity, experimented with quality-enhancing techniques like controlled fermentation, and even started mentoring other farmers. His financial stability allowed him to reinvest in his farm and secure a better future for his family.

Bybit’s investment ensures that more farmers like Neri can break free from financial hardships and sustain their agricultural heritage—a testament to the power of blockchain-driven impact investing.

Join the Movement

Bybit invites blockchain innovators and socially responsible investors to explore blockchain-powered impact investments. Together, we can build sustainable financial solutions for underserved communities.

For more details, visit EthicHub’s website.

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is committed to creating an open, secure, and equal Web3 ecosystem. Bybit partners with leading blockchain protocols to drive innovation, bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

To learn more about Bybit’s impact initiatives, visit Bybit.com.