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James Okoro

Regulation & Policy Correspondent

James Okoro has covered financial regulation and market policy for 9 years, reporting on rulemaking from securities regulators and the compliance obligations facing banks and brokerages. He holds a law degree with a focus on financial services regulation and worked as a compliance associate at a regional bank before moving into journalism. His analysis breaks down new rules and enforcement actions for a general audience.

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Bybit Expands into Peru with Crypto-Backed Virtual Debit Card

Bybit Expands into Peru with Crypto-Backed Virtual Debit Card

Jul 12, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched its virtual debit card in Peru, enabling users to spend digital assets in local and U.S. currency. The move signals the company's strategic focus on the growing Latin American digital payments market.