Bitcoin Lightning Network Vulnerabilities Discovered: Update Required
Core Lightning urged Bitcoin node operators to update software after confirming multiple unpatched vulnerabilities.
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Recently added · Page 1Nervos Launches Fiber Studio v1.1.0 with Bitcoin Lightning Swaps
Nervos Network launched Fiber Studio v1.1.0, enabling atomic Bitcoin Lightning swaps from Fiber nodes on Nervos CKB via Cross-Chain Hub. While expanding cross-chain utility between both networks, the…
Bitcoin Payments Surge as Amboss Launches Lightning Affiliate Program
Amboss Technologies launched an affiliate program offering up to 20% commission paid via Lightning to boost Bitcoin merchant adoption. Its payments API enables instant, low-cost Bitcoin payments with…
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Usage Remains Niche as El Salvador’s Legal Tender Push Fails to Boost Retail Adoption
Bitcoin usage for everyday payments remains limited despite legal tender attempts like El Salvador's, with most transactions occurring in niche sectors, often using stablecoins or intermediaries, hig…
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Transaction Volume Soars Above $1B on Lightning Network Adoption Surge
Bitcoin's Lightning Network transaction volume surpassed $1 billion in November 2025, driven by exchange adoption and growing business use. Despite a price decline, the network's capacity and institu…
Voltage Credit Boosts Bitcoin Lightning Network Adoption with USD Revolving Credit Line for Enterprises (BTCUSD)
Voltage launched Voltage Credit, a revolving credit line enabling businesses to pay via Bitcoin's Lightning Network without holding BTC, improving corporate Bitcoin payment adoption and reducing trea…
Lightning Labs Empowers BTCUSD with New AI Payment Toolkit on Bitcoin Lightning Network
Lightning Labs released an open-source toolkit enabling AI agents to transact natively on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, advancing autonomous system payments and fostering a machine-payable web ecosyst…
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Soars on $1 Million Lightning Network Transaction Confirming Institutional Use
Secure Digital Markets completed a $1 million Bitcoin Lightning Network transaction with Kraken, demonstrating faster, low-fee, institutional-level Bitcoin settlements, boosting confidence in Lightni…
Amboss Technologies Launches RailsX, Boosting BTCUSD Trading on Lightning Network
Amboss Technologies launched RailsX, a Bitcoin Lightning Network native P2P trading platform enabling atomic cross-asset swaps and fiat integration, supporting Bitcoin liquidity growth amid expanding…
Amboss Technologies Launches RailsX DEX, Boosting BTCUSD Trading via Lightning Network Innovation
Amboss Technologies launches RailsX, a Lightning-native DEX enabling scalable, censorship-resistant Bitcoin and stablecoin trading, enhancing liquidity and access to the $9.5 trillion forex market vi…
Bitcoin Adoption Soars as Steak 'n Shake and Las Vegas Businesses Boost Payments and Bonuses
Bitcoin adoption grows as Las Vegas businesses and major chains like Steak 'n Shake embrace crypto payments, reducing fees and attracting new customers amid infrastructure advances and rising corpora…
Tether (USDT) Bolsters Bitcoin Reserves and Expands Stablecoin Utility, Driving BTCUSD Strength
Tether significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings in Q4 2025, now holding over 96,000 BTC, and is expanding USDT’s liquidity and payment use cases, signaling strong long-term confidence in Bitcoin …
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Soars as Lightning Network Capacity Hits New High Amid Exchange Adoption and Upgrades
Bitcoin's Lightning Network capacity reached a new all-time high driven by major exchanges increasing BTC deposits, enhanced protocol features, and stablecoin integration, signaling growing adoption …
Lolli Integrates Lightspark Spark to Boost BTCUSD Lightning Network Withdrawals After Thesis Deal
Lolli now supports Bitcoin Lightning Network withdrawals via integration with Lightspark's Spark protocol, enhancing instant, low-cost BTC transactions post Thesis acquisition despite some user conce…
Cash App Boosts BTCUSD Payments with Stablecoin Support and Lightning Network Integration
Cash App rolled out 11 updates including Bitcoin and stablecoin payments, boosting crypto adoption and innovating payment options via Lightning Network and stablecoin support.
Cash App (BTCUSD) Soars with Bitcoin Lightning Payments and Stablecoin Expansion
Cash App introduces a feature enabling USD payments via Bitcoin Lightning Network, simplifying BTC transactions. It plans stablecoin support, enhancing Bitcoin’s utility and positioning Cash App agai…
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Adoption Gains Momentum as Time2Build Drives Lightning Network SDK Integration
The Time2Build initiative funds developers to integrate Breez's Bitcoin Lightning Network SDK into open-source projects, promoting lasting adoption and scalability for BTC payments.