Lightning Network
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Critical Bitcoin Lightning Network Bug Forces Urgent Node Upgrades
A critical vulnerability in Bitcoin Lightning Network affects nodes running older versions of LND and LITD software, potentially exposing funds to theft.
The bug exploits...
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Tether’s USDT Coming to Bitcoin Lightning Network in New Integration Partnership
Tether's USDT stablecoin integration with Bitcoin's Lightning Network announced at Plan B conference in El salvador.
Lightning Labs implementing integration through Taproot Assets protocol for...
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Tether Makes Historic Move to Launch USDT on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
Tether's USDT stablecoin is expanding to Bitcoin's base layer and Lightning Network, marking a significant integration between two major crypto players.
USDT maintains its position...
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Bitcoin Lightning Network Bug Puts Wealthy Node Operators at Risk of Theft
Bitcoin developer Antoine Riard identified two new Lightning Network vulnerabilities affecting nodes with large BTC holdings.
The attack requires approximately $130,000 to execute and targets...
Opinion
Opinion: Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Can Power Up AI-Driven Shopping
The possibilities that AI applications have revealed, within months of the emergence of Chat GPT, open up exciting possibilities. Whether promising or dystopian, remains...
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Voltage and Google: Expanding Lightning Network Adoption for Seamless Bitcoin Transactions
The main "disadvantage" attributed by Bitcoin's critics is that you cannot easily and directly buy your coffee with it. We put the word disadvantage...
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Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Boosts Privacy with “Blind Routes” Feature
Bitcoin's Lightning network has added the "blind routes" feature to the list of specifications under review and approval. This tool allows a network node...
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Bitcoin developer proposes solution to Lightning channel attacks
Antoine Riard, a Bitcoin developer, proposed on the Lightning network developer mailing list a protocol that relies on the use of tokens to mitigate...
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Senate Gridlock Stalls Stablecoin Legislation, Compromise Urged
Democrats seek stronger anti-money laundering rules, while Republicans push for faster industry growth.
Policymakers have not included measures...
Senate Stablecoin Bill Advances Despite Tech Giant, Trump Concerns
The U.S. Senate is considering a revised draft bill to regulate stablecoin issuers.
Key Democratic concerns focus on possible conflicts...
Bitcoin Depot Swings to $12M Profit, Shares Jump 22% Despite Slump
Bitcoin Depot reported a Q1 profit of $12.2 million, reversing a $4.2 million loss from the previous year.The company’s...