⇘ WBTC Rocked by Coinbase Delisting, Billion-Dollar Lawsuit, and Market Volatility

Recent news items reveal a mix of controversial developments in the cryptocurrency market involving wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). A significant focus revolves around the leading exchange Coinbase, which announced plans to delist WBTC in favor of its own wrapped Bitcoin product, cbBTC, inciting outrage from various circles, particularly BiT Global. The latter has accused the exchange of anticompetitive behavior and filed a billion-dollar lawsuit in response.

Adding fuel to the fire, Coinbase connected the decision to delist WBTC with the controversial figure, Justin Sun, elevating the conflict further. Despite these controversies, some entities like World Liberty Financial have continued to invest in WBTC, signaling that confidence in the token hasn't entirely evaporated.

Another notable development is the completion of WBTC's shift to a multi-jurisdiction custody arrangement. This indicates progress in maintaining the token's security, which further enhances confidence. However, the delisting by Coinbase and the ensuring lawsuit cast a shadow over the token's future.

Finally, the flash crash of WBTC price on Binance and its deployment on Avalanche and BNB Chain rounded up some of the significant events involving the token.

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