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Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) Delisting Drama: Coinbase Faces Backlash for Favoring cBTC

Wrapped Bitcoin’s (wBTC) team has expressed surprise and disappointment at Coinbase’s decision to delist the token. In a statement shared on X, it urged the crypto exchange giant to reconsider this decision and continue supporting the trading of the token. The team said the token has positioned itself as a decentralized and transparent wrapped BTC product, supported by “innovative mechanisms and rigorous governance.” They even highlighted their adherence to custody processes,...

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Justin Sun Proposes Job Opportunity to SEC Chair Gary Gensler

Tron founder Justin Sun has offered Gary Gensler, the beleaguered chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a job. The offer came to light in a recent X post, in which Sun expressed his willingness to hire Gensler provided he could “genuinely treat the crypto industry with sincerity.” SEC Chair Gets a Lifeline This unexpected invite comes as the crypto community is celebrating Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Since he was last president, Trump has...

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Binance Co-Founder Clarifies Asset Listing Policies, Dispels FUD

Binance co-founder Yi He has spoken to recent speculation about listing fees on the platform, assuring the community that it operates with transparent policies. The address came in response to allegations by Moonrock Capital CEO Simon Dedic of costly listing fees on Binance. Binance Accused of Charging Exorbitant Fees for Crypto Listing On October 31, Dedic took to X with a claim that Binance demanded 15% of a project’s token supply for a listing. He used the example of an...

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Coinbase CEO Denies Selling ‘Paper Bitcoin’ to BlackRock and cbBTC Claims

Coinbase founder and CEO Brian Armstrong has denied speculations that the company has sold paper Bitcoin to BlackRock without maintaining a 1:1 backing. The allegations have caused debate in the crypto community, with some accusing Coinbase of lacking transparency in its Bitcoin reserves. Brian Armstrong Dispels the Rumors In a statement on X addressing crypto analyst Tyler Durden, Armstrong explained that the minting and burning of Bitcoin for BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF...

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BitGo’s Partnership with BiT Global Causes Controversy Over Justin Sun’s Involvement

Cryptocurrency custody platform BitGo recently announced plans to transfer its Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) business to a joint venture with Hong Kong-based BiT Global. The move, intended to enhance security through a multi-jurisdictional and multi-institutional custody structure, has caused backlash due to the involvement of controversial crypto figure Justin Sun. Backlash Over Justin Sun’s Involvement In an August 10 post on X, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe confirmed Justin Sun’s...

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Justin Sun Calls for China to Reevaluate Crypto Stance

Tron founder Justin Sun has urged China to reconsider its stance on cryptocurrency and embrace friendly policies. Sun’s call to action comes in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s speech at the Bitcoin 2024 event, where the former President pledged to prevent China from dominating the global digital asset industry. Sun Sees US-China Crypto Rivalry as a Positive Force In a July 28 post on X, Sun urged China to advance its crypto regulations in response to former...

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The German Government and Bitcoin Saga Continues: Justin Sun Wants to Buy it All

Justin Sun is back with another ambitious proposition. The Tron Founder has now set his sights on the German government’s BTC stash, boldly offering to buy it all off-market to “minimize the impact on the market.” It all started with the German government-labeled wallet’s suspicious transfer of 6,500 BTC on June 19, worth more than $425 million, which sparked concerns among traders about potential market turbulence. The wallet in question is believed to be linked to funds...

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