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BiT Global claims Coinbase delisted WBTC for ‘competitive advantage’
21.11.2024
Coinbase contends the delisting was based on a standard review of WBTC’s suitability to trade on the exchange
Wrapped Bitcoin in DeFi: Evaluating wBTC, cbBTC and tBTC
20.11.2024
Explore how trade-offs between centralization, security, and adoption are shaping wrapped Bitcoin protocols
Coinbase Delists Wrapped Bitcoin wBTC, Citing 'Listing Concerns'
20.11.2024
Announcement comes shortly after the exchange launched its own ‘wrapped’ bitcoin on Base – cbBTC
Coinbase to delist WBTC
19.11.2024
Coinbase has already discontinued market trading of WBTC and is only facilitating limit orders
Wrapped in Chains: Bitcoin’s Centralization Trap
9.11.2024
This Op-Ed explores if there is a way out of the centralization cycle for wrapped Bitcoin. TLDR: The Greeks wrote about Sisyphus, eternally pushing his boulder uphill, only for it to roll back down. In crypto, we keep pushing Bitcoin toward decentralization, only to watch wrapped versions roll back...
Coinbase Launches Wrapped Bitcoin Token on Top of Solana
8.11.2024
Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced the launch of cbbtc, its in-house developed wrapped bitcoin token, on top of the Solana network. Highlighting the significance of this move, Coinbase stated: “This is the first token Coinbase has issued on Solana, and with...
Coinbase wrapped Bitcoin deploys on Solana, aimed at growing DeFi market
8.11.2024
The deployment will allow users to utilize Bitcoin in Solana’s burgeoning DeFi ecosystem, according to Coinbase.
Justin Sun Might Be Good for Wrapped Bitcoin, Says New Custodian's Director
23.10.2024
The business plan for WBTC is to increase the outstanding amount by five to 10 times what is now, just under $10 billion – using a geographically diversified custodial setup that might be more appealing to buyers outside the U.S
Kraken Unveils a New Wrapped Bitcoin Product—Here’s What It Means for Defi
18.10.2024
Kraken has launched KBTC, a wrapped bitcoin product fully backed 1:1 by bitcoin and compatible with multiple networks. KBTC aims to expand bitcoin’s use beyond its native chain and into decentralized finance (defi) ecosystems. Kraken Introduces KBTC to Enhance Bitcoin’s Utility Across...
Kraken crypto exchange launches own Wrapped Bitcoin token
17.10.2024
According to Kraken, kBTC reinforces Bitcoin’s position as the “epicenter of crypto” and empowers developers to explore new ways to use BTC
Crypto Exchange Kraken Launches Wrapped Bitcoin Token kBTC
17.10.2024
The token will be available on both Ethereum and OP Mainnet
WBTC completes shift to multi-jurisdiction custody arrangement
9.10.2024
Wrapped Bitcoin currently has a market capitalization of approximately $9.5 billion and a circulating supply of 154,782 tokens
WBTC completes shift to multi-jurisdiction custody arrangement
9.10.2024
Wrapped Bitcoin currently has a market capitalization of approximately $9.5 billion and a circulating supply of 154,782 tokens
Stop panicking about Wrapped Bitcoin — Mint Coinbase’s cbBTC instead
1.10.2024
Concerns about WBTC’s planned custody shakeup are overblown. For added safety, cbBTC is the best alternative.
Coinbase to add proof of reserves to Bitcoin wrapper cbBTC
30.9.2024
Adding proof of reserves will head off concerns about Coinbase’s perceived lack of transparency
WBTC Hits New High on Aave, Coinbase’s Wrapped Bitcoin Supply Soars
27.9.2024
It’s been 48 days since Bitgo revealed its partnership with Bit Global on Aug. 9, 2024. Since that announcement, the supply of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) held on Aave V3 has soared to a new peak. Meanwhile, cbBTC, the bitcoin derivative token from Coinbase, has hit a market cap of $247.8...
Wrapped Bitcoin supplied on Aave hits record high despite backing fears
27.9.2024
WBTC is still the most popular Bitcoin wrapper, with nearly $10 billion in TVL, according to DefiLlama
Sky Adviser Recommends Halting Wrapped Bitcoin Offboarding
25.9.2024
BA Labs, an adviser to Sky, formerly known as Makerdao, has decided to stop recommending any additional parameter changes regarding the offboarding of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) collateral. The move follows statements from Bitgo’s CEO Mike Belshe and a vote from Sky community members. Sky Adviser...
Sky reevaluates plan to offboard WBTC following discussion with BitGo CEO
25.9.2024
BA Labs, an advisor to DeFi lender Sky, says its concerns with Tron founder Justin Sun’s involvement in the custody of the Wrapped Bitcoin token have been addressed and new recommendations will be put to a vote on Oct. 3.
Sky rethinking plan to offboard WBTC after discussion with BitGo CEO
25.9.2024
BA Labs, adviser to DeFi lender Sky, says concerns about Justin Sun’s role in Wrapped Bitcoin custody have been resolved with a new vote set for Oct. 3