Wrapped Bitcoin supplied on Aave hits record high despite backing fears
WBTC is still the most popular Bitcoin wrapper, with nearly $10 billion in TVL, according to DefiLlama. Go to Source
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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 vote was passed with 88% in favor of offloading WBTC collateral from the Sky lending platform. Go to Source
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
A “decentralized governance” body could decide the fate of frozen USDS if the stablecoin goes ahead with a freeze feature, says Sky co-founder Rune Christensen. Go to Source
The plan would create markets for DAI-replacement USDS on Aave. Go to Source
The decentralized finance (defi) lending platform Makerdao is embracing a new identity, rebranding as Sky, according to co-founder Rune Christensen. Along with the fresh name, the platform will introduce two new assets: a stablecoin dubbed USDS and a governance token named SKY, both slated for a mid-September launch. Sky Unveils USDS and SKY Tokens Amid … Read more
Maker is also rebranding the world’s largest decentralized stablecoin ahead of the launch of its governance token, SKY. Go to Source
The shared economy has been growing at a vigorous rate since cash-strapped consumers began sharing more during the 2008 recession. New income streams have been generated from renting out living spaces, cars, sports equipment and power tools. Yet as more consumers participate in peer-to-peer exchanges, average household wealth is not keeping pace. Disclosure: This … Read more