Bybit EU Becomes Official Partner of Ski Austria, Merging Crypto Innovation with Alpine Excellence
Bybit EU Expands European Presence Through Winter Sports Partnership
, the European division of Bybit and a MiCAR-licensed crypto-asset service provider headquartered in Vienna, has announced a landmark partnership with Ski Austria (Österreichischer Skiverband, ÖSV) — one of the world’s most successful winter sports federations. The collaboration connects two domains defined by precision and performance: elite alpine sport and regulated digital finance.
The agreement names Bybit EU an Official Partner of Ski Austria, extending through the 2025/26 FIS World Cup season. The partnership signifies Bybit EU’s growing engagement with European culture and its commitment to bridging crypto innovation with mainstream excellence.
Investor Takeaway
Bridging Digital Finance and Alpine Performance
Through this collaboration, Bybit EU will support Ski Austria athletes competing in the FIS World Cup and other major international events. The partnership underscores shared values of discipline, transparency, and pushing boundaries — both in sport and in advancing access to regulated digital assets across Europe.
Bybit EU’s branding will appear across selected 2025/26 World Cup venues, including Sölden, Gurgl, Semmering, Stubai, Montafon, and Flachau. The visibility campaign extends to Ski Austria’s digital platforms, joint fan activations, and coordinated event promotions, combining physical presence with digital engagement across Europe’s leading winter-sports audience.
Aligning with MiCAR Compliance and European Growth
Bybit EU operates under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), making it one of the first fully licensed digital asset service providers in the European Union. The Ski Austria partnership enhances its visibility and credibility among European audiences by aligning the brand with trusted, high-profile institutions.
This collaboration also represents a new model for sports sponsorship — one that emphasizes responsibility, compliance, and community engagement. Bybit EU aims to demonstrate how regulated crypto entities can partner with established organizations to foster innovation while maintaining consumer trust and transparency.
Investor Takeaway
European Expansion Through Sports and Culture
The Ski Austria partnership forms part of Bybit EU’s broader strategy to integrate crypto into everyday European life through meaningful partnerships in sports, technology, and education. global sponsorship portfolio already includes collaborations with motorsport and esports — now extending its reach to the alpine sports community.
As the FIS 2025/26 World Cup season begins on October 26, 2025, Bybit EU and Ski Austria will activate joint initiatives across major events, celebrating both athletic achievement and digital innovation. The partnership aims to inspire European audiences to explore the intersection of financial empowerment and sports excellence.
Christian Scherer, CEO of the Austrian Ski Federation, said:
“We are very pleased that we have been able to establish a completely new sector within winter sports. For the first time, a national association is welcoming a partner from this industry into the world of skiing. This shows how our sport connects both traditional and technology-driven sectors – a fact we are proud of and a clear sign of skiing’s power as the perfect stage for strong brand presence.”
Georg Harer, Managing Director, Bybit EU:
“Austria stands at the crossroads of alpine excellence and financial innovation. Partnering with Ski Austria allows us to celebrate the identical values that define both great athletes and great companies: discipline, transparency, and the courage to lead change. With our MiCAR license and European base in Vienna, Bybit EU is proud to bring regulated digital finance to the heart of European sport.”
The partnership highlights a shared belief in performance with integrity, whether that means mastering a World Cup slope or building trust in the next era of finance. As a MiCAR-licensed platform, Bybit EU continues to build trust through transparency and responsible innovation, reflecting its long-term commitment to Europe.
