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Wrapped BTC

Wrapped BTC (wBTC) is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum that is backed by Bitcoin (BTC), which lets BTC be used in Ethereum-based applications. Each token is meant to be redeemable for Bitcoin held by a custodian. Read the latest news about Wrapped BTC on Cointelegraph. Wrapped BTC (wBTC) is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum that is backed by Bitcoin (BTC), which lets BTC be used in Ethereum-based applications. Each token is meant to be redeemable for Bitcoin held by a custodian. Read the latest news about Wrapped BTC on Cointelegraph. Wrapped BTC (wBTC) is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum that is backed by Bitcoin (BTC), which lets BTC be used in Ethereum-based applications. Each token is meant to be redeemable for Bitcoin held by a custodian. Read the latest news about Wrapped BTC on Cointelegraph.

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Circle to launch cirBTC wrapped Bitcoin, challenging BitGo and Coinbase

Apr 3, 2026

Monad's cbBTC bridge may add $5B in Bitcoin-backed liquidity

Mar 2, 2026

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Trump’s World Liberty Financial token ends 2025 down over 40%

Dec 22, 2025

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WBTC expands to Hedera as Bitcoin liquidity flows into new DeFi rails

Nov 13, 2025

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Trump’s WLFI tripled Ether holdings in a week amid market downturn

Mar 6, 2025

Wrapped BTC: All latest articles

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Crypto custodian BitGo mulls IPO in 2025: Report

Several other major crypto firms are also considering hitting the public equity markets in 2025.

Feb 11, 2025

Alex O’Donnell

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Coinbase files to dismiss BiT Global lawsuit over wBTC

The complaint, filed in December 2024, alleged “antitrust injury” from Coinbase over its decision to delist wrapped Bitcoin in favor of promoting its cbBTC product.

Jan 22, 2025

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Judge won’t block Coinbase from delisting wBTC over Justin Sun claims

Coinbase will likely be able to move forward with its intention to suspend wBTC trading on Dec. 19 following a challenge in federal court.

Dec 18, 2024

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Coinbase slammed for linking wBTC delisting to Justin Sun

Some crypto community members have criticized Coinbase for not giving technical reasons for delisting wBTC and justifying its decision by citing Justin Sun-linked risks.

Dec 18, 2024

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Coinbase legal chief addresses $1B lawsuit tied to wBTC delisting

Crypto industry insiders like Justin Sun are questioning Coinbase’s token listing criteria following the exchange’s decision to delist wBTC in November.

Dec 14, 2024

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Coinbase faces $1B lawsuit over wBTC delisting

BiT Global is suing Coinbase for $1 billion, claiming unfair practices after it delisted wBTC to promote its own competing product, cbBTC.

Dec 13, 2024

Ana Paula Pereira

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Wrapped Bitcoin flash crashes to $5K on Binance exchange

Wrapped Bitcoin was launched in 2019 to give Bitcoin investors an option to use the asset in decentralized finance applications.

Nov 24, 2024

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Coinbase’s cbBTC surges to third-largest wrapped BTC token in just one week

According to data from CryptoQuant, cbBTC circulation supply has outpaced long-established players seven days after launch.

Sep 19, 2024

Ana Paula Pereira

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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.

Sep 10, 2024

Ana Paula Pereira