{"id":100034,"date":"2024-11-19T14:13:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T18:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=100034"},"modified":"2024-11-19T14:13:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T18:13:35","slug":"coinbase-to-delist-wbtc-after-compliance-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/coinbase-to-delist-wbtc-after-compliance-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Coinbase to Delist WBTC After Compliance Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/tag\/coinbase-bitcoin-ethereum\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"14701\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coinbase<\/a> will delist wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) due to unmet compliance standards, halting trading but keeping user funds accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cryptocurrency-exchanges-1000-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Coinbase to Delist WBTC After Compliance Review\" class=\"wp-image-100042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cryptocurrency-exchanges-1000-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cryptocurrency-exchanges-1000-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cryptocurrency-exchanges-1000-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cryptocurrency-exchanges-1000-1-860x430.jpg 860w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cryptocurrency-exchanges-1000-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coinbase to Delist WBTC After Compliance Review<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Coinbase disclosed that the bundled Bitcoin (WBTC) pairs would be delisted imminently. This decision was made in response to a review of the platform's asset listing standards, which may have been noncompliant. Consequently, users will still have access to their funds; however, transacting with WBTC will be rendered impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details regarding the delisting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cryptocurrency market is expected to be significantly affected by the delisting, which is scheduled to take place hours after Coinbase's announcement. It is unclear whether Coinbase is taking this action to accommodate its own encapsulated BTC, cbBTC, or to address genuine compliance concerns. According to the official statement of <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoexchange.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the exchange<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a>, the delisting was the consequence of failing to satisfy the listing criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market Influence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WBTC could experience a substantial decrease in its market presence if other exchanges emulate Coinbase's approach. Coinbase underscored the significance of consistent surveillance to guarantee that its asset listing standards are adhered to. The ongoing scrutiny that cryptocurrencies encounter on <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/understanding-swap-mechanisms-in-decentralized-exchanges.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"67787\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">centralized exchanges<\/a> is underscored by this announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe regularly monitor our assets to ensure they meet our listing standards. Based on our latest review, Coinbase will suspend trading for wBTC on December 19, 2024, around 12:00 PM ET. Your WBTC funds will remain accessible, and you will have the ability to withdraw them at any time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWBTC will only be available in limited mode on our order books. Limit orders can be placed and canceled, and matches can occur.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-26.png 678w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-26-300x117.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coinbase will delist wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) due to unmet compliance standards, halting trading but keeping user funds accessible. Recently, Coinbase disclosed that the bundled Bitcoin (WBTC) pairs would be delisted imminently. This decision was made in response to a review of the platform&#8217;s asset listing standards, which may have been noncompliant. 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