# Shane Qiu

> Shane Qiu is the Co-Founder & CEO at Bitway, previously associated with YZi Labs. He graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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- Created: 2026-06-21T05:13:38.917Z
- Last updated: 2026-06-21T05:13:38.917Z
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**Shane Qiu** is a prominent entrepreneur and executive in the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) sector, known for his role as a Co-Founder and the Chief Executive Officer of [Bitway](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitway), a next-generation crypto infrastructure company. He has a background in computer science and blockchain technology, leveraging his experience at notable firms such as [YZi Labs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance-labs) to influence the development of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) solutions and omnichain liquidity systems. [\[1\]](#cite-id-ZhoGuKXQknO5uCsv)​

## Education

Shane Qiu pursued his higher education at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he undertook studies that grounded him in technology and innovation, setting the stage for his future endeavors in the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain technology. [\[1\]](#cite-id-ZhoGuKXQknO5uCsv)​

## Career

Shane Qiu is a technology and blockchain entrepreneur. Since 2023, he has served as co-founder and chief executive officer of [Bitway](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitway), a company focused on infrastructure connecting on-chain capital with digital financial markets. [\[1\]](#cite-id-ZhoGuKXQknO5uCsv) 

Prior to [Bitway](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitway), Qiu worked at [Nym Technologies](https://iq.wiki/wiki/nym). He served as Head of Growth from 2021 to 2022, contributing to the expansion of [Nym's](https://iq.wiki/wiki/nym) privacy-focused network and ecosystem. He has also remained involved with the company as an advisor and investor since 2021.

Earlier in his career, Qiu was a researcher at [Binance Labs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance-labs) from 2019 to 2020. In that role, he participated in the evaluation and development of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) investment opportunities and worked with a portfolio that included projects such as [BitTorrent](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bittorrent), Polygon (formerly Matic Network), Elrond, Oasis Labs, CertiK, Harmony, [Nym](https://iq.wiki/wiki/nym), Injective Protocol, and Celer Network.  [\[1\]](#cite-id-ZhoGuKXQknO5uCsv)  [\[2\]](#cite-id-71oqQDSh8196mgP4)