Volodymyr Nosov is a Ukrainian entrepreneur who founded WhiteBIT in 2018 and serves as founder and president of W Group. His businesses span cryptocurrency trading, payments and related financial technology. He is also a co-owner of the Dutch car manufacturer Spyker.
WhiteBIT and W Group
Nosov's official biography describes his earlier work in distribution from 2007 to 2011, followed by a distribution business that he founded in 2011 and sold in 2017. He then moved into digital assets and launched WhiteBIT the following year. His personal X account identifies him as the exchange's CEO.
W Group is the broader business ecosystem that developed around WhiteBIT. Its services include Whitepay for crypto payments, Whitechain for blockchain infrastructure, white.market for digital game items, and financial services businesses PayUnicard and HASH BANK. The group also includes the ByHi media project and The Coinomist news and analytics platform.
W Group lists Nosov as its founder and president and records his investment in Spyker among its 2026 developments. His own professional profile also confirms the co-ownership.
Public and educational work
Nosov serves as Honorary Consul of Ukraine in the Balearic Islands, with the consulate based in Palma, Spain. His professional profile dates the appointment to November 2024 and describes work supporting Ukrainians in Spain, cultural projects and humanitarian initiatives.
He hosts ByHi, an entertainment and education show about cryptocurrency, and has supported blockchain education through WhiteBIT's collaboration with the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. His public work also includes support for Ukrainian children and people affected by Russia's invasion.
