Sky proposes dropping Wrapped Bitcoin over claimed Justin Sun ties
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.” Go to Source
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Anchorage Digital Bank, Bitgo join Coinbase to custody 21Shares crypto ETFs
The move diversifies spot crypto ETF custodians beyond Coinbase, which has dominated crypto custody for US issuers. Go to Source
BitGo deploys wrapped BTC on Avalanche and BNB Chain
Crypto custodian BitGo is now using LayerZero’s OFT Standard to deploy its WBTC across more than 80 chains. Go to Source
DeFi protocol Threshold proposes Bitcoin wrapper merger to ‘save WBTC’
The proposal would effectively transfer control of WBTC to Threshold. Go to Source
Save WBTC: Threshold Network Proposes Sweeping Changes to Wrapped Bitcoin Custody
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 the current custody arrangements for WBTC. Threshold Network Proposes Decentralized Custody Model for WBTC … Read more
Mt. Gox’s suspected Bitgo $2.1B BTC wallet activates
A test transaction from a dormant Mt. Gox wallet triggers speculation of Bitgo’s role in the ongoing Bitcoin distribution to creditors. Go to Source
WBTC Custody Changes Prompts Defi Moves, Bitgo CEO Disregard Concerns
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, another custodian, to diversify custody locations and decentralize private keys … Read more
BitGo CEO argues WBTC security is unchanged amid concerns
BitGo recently announced a new venture to diversify its Wrapped Bitcoin custodial locations, and Justin Sun’s involvement has caused concern for some. Go to Source
US crypto firm BitGo wins payment license in Singapore
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. Go to Source
Bitgo Secures Major Payment Institution License in Singapore
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 in Singapore, including secure custody and trading solutions. CEO Mike Belshe highlighted Singapore’s … Read more
