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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…
Goldman Sachs’ Bitcoin ETF Holdings, Hamster Kombat Rejected VCs, and More — Week in Review
18.8.2024
Goldman Sachs disclosed substantial holdings of $418 million in bitcoin ETFs in Q2. Hamster Kombat rejected multiple venture capital investments to protect players from becoming exit liquidity. A Nigerian bitcoin proponent filed a lawsuit to overturn the government’s crypto ban....
BitGo Reiterates Autonomy From Justin Sun, Tron as MakerDAO Decides to Dump WBTC
15.8.2024
Critics of Sun's involvement don't understand the operational mechanics, the crypto custodian's CEO, Mike Belshe, said during an X Space discussion
Coinbase teases 'cbBTC’ days after BitGo Wrapped Bitcoin controversy
14.8.2024
Speculators think the post refers to Coinbase’s own wrapped Bitcoin product, which will potentially be launched on its layer-2 network Base
BitGo Wallet Credited $2.9B BTC by Mt. Gox Tests Transaction
13.8.2024
On August 13, 10:57 UTC, a wallet with the address ‘bc1q26..’ that received $2.19 billion in Bitcoin from Mt…
Bitgo Wallet that received $2.19B Bitcoin from Mt. Gox initiated test transactions
13.8.2024
On August 13, 10:57 UTC, a wallet with the address ‘bc1q26..’ that received $2.19 Billion in Bitcoin from…
Mt. Gox’s suspected Bitgo $2.1B BTC wallet activates
13.8.2024
A test transaction from a dormant Mt. Gox wallet triggers speculation of Bitgo’s role in the ongoing Bitcoin distribution to creditors
WBTC Custody Changes Prompts Defi Moves, Bitgo CEO Disregard Concerns
13.8.2024
The recent announcement of the custody change of WBTC, a wrapped version of bitcoin, has prompted a negative reaction in decentralized finance (defi) protocols that reject Justin Sun’s disclosed relation with the project. Bitgo is moving WBTC custody to a joint venture with Bit Global...
BitGo CEO argues WBTC security is unchanged amid concerns
12.8.2024
BitGo recently announced a new venture to diversify its Wrapped Bitcoin custodial locations, and Justin Sun’s involvement has caused concern for some
BitGo to transition Wrapped Bitcoin business to multi-jurisdictional custody
11.8.2024
BitGo claims the move of its Wrapped Bitcoin business will make it the world’s first “multi-jurisdictional and multi-institutional custody."
US crypto firm BitGo wins payment license in Singapore
8.8.2024
Before receiving the license, BitGo served users in Singapore and APAC, but the offering included only custody services from the US South Dakota Trust and hot wallets
US crypto firm BitGo wins payment license in Singapore
8.8.2024
Before receiving the license, BitGo served users in Singapore and APAC, but the offering included only custody services from the US South Dakota Trust and hot wallets
Bitgo Secures Major Payment Institution License in Singapore
8.8.2024
Bitgo, a provider of digital asset solutions, has obtained the Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This follows an in-principle approval received several months ago. With this license, Bitgo can now offer regulated digital payment token services...
Bitcoin Price Shrugs Off Latest $2B Mt. Gox Transfer as Distribution Nears Its End
31.7.2024
Bitcoin holdings of Mt. Gox wallets are down to $3 billion from $9 billion a month ago, Arkham data shows
Hashdex files S-1 for ETF to hold Bitcoin, Ether and potentially others
25.7.2024
The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF could see other cryptocurrencies added down the track, subject to all the necessary approvals
Bitcoin Rewards App Fold to Become Publicly Traded Company Through Merger
24.7.2024
Fold Inc., a bitcoin financial services firm, is set to go public through a merger with FTAC Emerald Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, will see Fold listed on Nasdaq under a new ticker symbol. Fold...
BitGo integrates Stacks for Bitcoin rewards, following institutional Bitcoin demand
18.7.2024
The integration comes due to growing institutional demand for Bitcoin, according to Stacks’ ecosystem investor lead