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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 million. Bitcoin Derivative Landscape Shifts … Read more
WBTC is still the most popular Bitcoin wrapper, with nearly $10 billion in TVL, according to DefiLlama. Go to Source
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 BA Labs Recommends Pausing WBTC Offboarding Changes BA Labs’ decision … Read more
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. Go to Source
The integration comes as other Bitcoin wrappers face scrutiny for custody practices. Go to Source
Stablecoin issuer Circle is moving forward with its public offering debut and plans to shift its headquarters to Wall Street in 2025. Go to Source
The vote was passed with 88% in favor of offloading WBTC collateral from the Sky lending platform. Go to Source
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange to add new custodians for bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The plan aims to enhance security by adding Anchorage Digital Bank and Bitgo alongside Coinbase as custodians for bitcoin and ether holdings. SEC Reviews Proposal for … Read more
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 token, cbBTC, in mid-September 2024, and it has swiftly expanded to a supply of 1,670 cbBTC, according … Read more
According to data from CryptoQuant, cbBTC circulation supply has outpaced long-established players seven days after launch. Go to Source
