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Sky Suggests Removing Wrapped Bitcoin Due to Links With Justin Sun

Sky Suggests Removing Wrapped Bitcoin Due to Links With Justin Sun

BitdegreeBitdegree2024/09/12 16:00
By:Written by Gode S.,

Key Takeaways Sky proposes to remove Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) as collateral due to concerns over Justin Sun's alleged control of WBTC through BitGlobal; Users are urged to close WBTC positions on SparkLend and Legacy Vaults to avoid liquidation as the platform phases out WBTC starting on September 26; Sky is exploring alternative Bitcoin-based assets, such as cbBTC and tBTC, to replace WBTC.

Sky, the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform previously known as Maker, has proposed removing Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) as collateral due to concerns over WBTC's connection to Justin Sun.

As announced on September 12 , the team plans to "offboard WBTC collateral exposure from the Sky Ecosystem, including Legacy Vault Types and SparkLend."

The proposal, which was introduced by BA-Labs, indicates that the process will unfold through a series of executive votes starting on September 26.

Users holding WBTC positions on SparkLend and Legacy Vaults have been advised to close them to avoid the risk of liquidation as the platform phases out WBTC. SparkLend is currently exposed to $73 million in debt collateralized against WBTC, while legacy vaults hold $127 million in collateralized debts.

The decision to offboard WBTC is primarily driven by recent changes in WBTC ownership and control . A BA-Labs analyst referenced an August partnership between the crypto exchange BitGlobal and BitGo, the custodian responsible for managing WBTC. They claimed that it was "highly likely" that Justin Sun or his affiliates control BitGlobal, though ownership is allegedly concealed through shell companies and nominee directors.

The analyst then explained:

Sun's assumed ownership or control of the WBTC product via BitGlobal poses significant risks due to a troubling negative track record with respect to other Sun affiliated custodial products and stablecoins.

Control of Wrapped Bitcoin is anticipated to transition to a new entity led by BitGlobal as soon as October 8, prompting Sky's team to begin reducing their collateral exposure ahead of this date.

To address the void left by WBTC, Sky is exploring alternative Bitcoin -based assets to serve as collateral. Among the options being considered are Coinbase's cbBTC and Threshold's tBTC. The team is also looking into the possibility of incorporating Bitcoin staking and restaking products into their ecosystem.

Sky's decision to phase out WBTC underscores its cautious approach in light of changing market dynamics and the perceived risks posed by Justin Sun's involvement.

Gode S. , Web3 Market Analyst
Gode is a Web3 Market Analyst who researches the most important industry events and interprets how they affect the wider Web3 space. Her formal education in media culture digital rhetoric allows her to employ a methodical approach to evaluating critical Web3 news data, including large-scale events and the wider social sentiment within the ecosystem.
Gode is a mutilingual professional, having studied in multiple universities all across Europe. This allows her to have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to analyze Web3 social sentiments spanning different cultures and languages and, in turn, develop a much deeper understanding of how the Web3 space is growing within different communities. With the rest of her team, Gode works to identify crucial crypto news patterns and provide unbiased and data-driven information.
Gode’s passions include working and communicating with people, and when she’s not researching Web3 news, she spends her time traveling and watching true crime documentaries.
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