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21.co’s Bitcoin wrapper to add Chainlink proof of reserve
23.9.2024
The integration comes as other Bitcoin wrappers face scrutiny for custody practices.
Coinbase's cbBTC wrapped Bitcoin coming to Solana — Breakpoint 2024
21.9.2024
Wrapped Bitcoin products allow users to retain asset control while using Bitcoin as collateral for decentralized finance applications
DeFi lending protocol Sky to drop wrapped Bitcoin after governance vote
20.9.2024
The vote was passed with 88% in favor of offloading WBTC collateral from the Sky lending platform.
DeFi Lender Sky Ratifies Plan to Offboard Wrapped Bitcoin, Due to Sun Concerns
19.9.2024
The matter has been closely followed in crypto markets, since the Sky platform has $200 million of loans collateralized by the token, and since WBTC is one of the biggest cryptocurrencies, with nearly $10 billion outstanding
Cryptoquant: Coinbase’s cbBTC Could Challenge Bitgo in Wrapped Bitcoin Market
19.9.2024
This week, Cryptoquant researchers highlighted a new rivalry heating up in the wrapped bitcoin market, with Coinbase’s cbBTC stepping up to challenge Bitgo’s long-established reign. Coinbase’s Wrapped Bitcoin Token cbBTC Shakes Up Market Coinbase introduced its wrapped bitcoin...
Coinbase’s cbBTC surges to third-largest wrapped BTC token in just one week
19.9.2024
According to data from CryptoQuant, cbBTC circulation supply has outpaced long-established players seven days after launch.
ICP-Based Bitcoin Token 'ckBTC' Will Bridge to Cosmos Through Osmosis
18.9.2024
Osmosis is partnering with ICP-built Omnity network in order to provide a service for bridging non-custodial BTC into Cosmos
Sky proposes dropping Wrapped Bitcoin over claimed Justin Sun ties
13.9.2024
The team behind Sky, formerly Maker, wants to drop WBTC due to what it claimed were recent changes in ownership and control “likely involving Justin Sun or affiliates.”
DeFi Lending Giant Sky Sets Vote to Offload Wrapped Bitcoin as Justin Sun Concerns Linger
13.9.2024
The action could impact $200 million of DeFi loans in the Sky ecosystem should the proposal pass
Nomic introduces Ethereum support for decentralized Bitcoin custody
12.9.2024
Nomic’s nBTC will compete with wBTC and come without controversy or centralization concerns
BitGo deploys wrapped BTC on Avalanche and BNB Chain
10.9.2024
Crypto custodian BitGo is now using LayerZero’s OFT Standard to deploy its WBTC across more than 80 chains.
21.co launches Bitcoin wrapper on Ethereum
3.9.2024
It aims to bring institutional-grade security to wrapped BTC
21.co launches Bitcoin wrapper on Ethereum
3.9.2024
It aims to bring institutional-grade security to wrapped BTC
DeFi protocol Threshold proposes Bitcoin wrapper merger to ‘save WBTC’
30.8.2024
The proposal would effectively transfer control of WBTC to Threshold.
DeFi protocol Threshold proposes Bitcoin wrapper merger to ‘save WBTC’
30.8.2024
The proposal would effectively transfer control of WBTC to Threshold.
Save WBTC: Threshold Network Proposes Sweeping Changes to Wrapped Bitcoin Custody
29.8.2024
Threshold Network has proposed a plan to enhance the stability and security of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) by replacing its centralized custody model with Threshold’s decentralized system. This move comes in response to recent concerns within the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem over...
Unknown crypto whale has been scooping up WBTC amid controversy
20.8.2024
According to Lookonchain, an unknown wallet address has accumulated more than $118 million worth of Wrapped Bitcoin in the last week
Justin Sun Moves $156.41M Worth BTC After BitGo’s WBTC Custody Change
20.8.2024
Justin Sun has moved $156.4M worth of BTC days after BitGo’s WBTC custody change announcement, causing an alarm…
Coinbase cbBTC token may revolutionize Bitcoin DeFi adoption
16.8.2024
Coinbase’s step marks the latest significant institutional entrant to the field of BTCFi
Coinbase Hints at the Launch of Its Wrapped Bitcoin Alternative on Base
15.8.2024
Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has hinted at the launch of its own wrapped bitcoin alternative, cbbtc. On X, Coinbase posted the currency name, followed by another post stating that it was coming soon. Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base, Coinbase’s incubated...