Release: 2024/11/20 04:50 Reading: 974
Coinbase Delists wBTC on Its Platforms
Coinbase has announced the cessation of wBTC trading across its platforms, including Coinbase.com and Coinbase Prime, effective December 19, 2024.
Reason for Delisting
This decision follows a standard asset review. Coinbase has assessed wBTC against its listing standards and determined that it no longer meets those requirements.
Trading Suspension and Withdrawal
Trading for wBTC will be suspended on December 19, 2024, at approximately 12pm ET. However, users will still be able to withdraw their wBTC after trading closes.
wBTC Background
Launched in November 2019, wBTC facilitated the integration of Bitcoin into decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems. It is pegged 1:1 to Bitcoin, with its treasury backed by its primary custodian, BitGo.
Competition from cbBTC
The delisting comes after Coinbase introduced Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC), a direct competitor to wBTC. cbBTC has faced criticism from Justin Sun, the current custodian of wBTC.
Sun's Criticisms and Poloniex
Sun has accused Coinbase of not undergoing proper proof-of-reserves audits for cbBTC. However, it is worth noting that Sun's own exchange, Poloniex, has also not conducted such an audit.
Coinbase's Response
Coinbase has stated that wBTC is not well integrated into its current platform architecture. This is despite the addition of speculative assets like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu to its listing.
wBTC Team's Reaction
The wBTC team has expressed shock and concern over the delisting. They emphasize the decentralization and compliance efforts behind the token and have appealed to Coinbase to reconsider its decision.
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