MetaMask crypto wallet may add support for “native BTC” starting June this year.#Coindeskreports:

MetaMask, the most used Ethereum wallet, is working on native Bitcoin (BTC) integration, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Access could come within the next month, one person said, while another said the functionality is not yet polished, but features may be limited initially and expanded over time."

It is emphasized that MetaMask is developing its own version of Bitcoin for further integration into the wallet and DeFi ecosystem. 

Apparently, the synthetic version of Bitcoin will compete with the already existing and most widespread Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), developed by BitGo, Kyber Network and REN.#MetaMaskis currently using this Ethereum-compatible ERC-20 token.