A Protocol for Issuing Tokens Launches on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
The first protocol for issuing tokens via bitcoin’s lightning network is aimed to rival ethereum's ERC-20. But that's a tall order......»»
Startups Debut First Protocol for Issuing Tokens via Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
The first protocol for issuing tokens via bitcoin’s lightning network is aimed to rival ethereum's ERC-20. But that's a tall order......»»
Judge Halts Telegram Token Issuance in Injunction Requested by SEC
A federal judge has granted the SEC’s preliminary injunction request, barring Telegram from issuing any gram tokens when it launches its blockchain network......»»
Tether Stablecoin Launches on Its Seventh Blockchain
The world's largest stablecoin by market value is now live on the Bitcoin Cash network via the Simple Ledger Protocol......»»
Lightning Wallet Zap Launches in-App OTC Desk for Bitcoin Buyers
With new features from Zap, people can now buy bitcoin using the Lightning Network and reduce their reliance on centralized crypto exchanges......»»
RIF Launches ‘Layer 3’ Network to Scale Bitcoin-Based Smart Contracts, Tokens
RIF Labs, which built the RSK sidechain for tokens and smart contracts on top of bitcoin, has launched a "third layer" to help scale this technology......»»
Zcash Alliance Aims to Bring Privacy Tech to Bitcoin, Cosmos and Ethereum
Zcash-inspired privacy tools are coming to Bitcoin's Lightning Network and many other blockchain ecosystems, creating a shared cryptocurrency privacy layer......»»
Telegram Withdraws Offer to Repay Investors With Gram Tokens
Telegram says it won't be repaying investors in its 2018 TON token sale in gram tokens, one week after saying it could do so once the network launches......»»
Bitcoin Wallets Are Adopting This Tech to Simplify Lightning Payments
Bitcoin’s Lightning network has a long way to go in terms of user experience. To tackle this problem, a standard known as lnurl is quietly gaining ground......»»
Network Bringing Bitcoin to DeFi Taps Libra Member Bison Trails for Staking Services
DeFi protocol Keep Network has tapped Bison Trails to provide non-custodial staking services for tBTC, an ERC-20 representation of bitcoin (BTC) deposits......»»
Bitcoin Messenger Explores Censorship Resistance During Coronavirus Crisis
A new bitcoin privacy technology was born this week, using the Lightning Network and inspired by the politics of the COVID-19 crisis......»»
Researchers Surface Privacy Vulnerabilities in Bitcoin Lightning Network Payments
Privacy holes in the Lightning Network, a bitcoin transaction settlement layer, are leaking payment information......»»
Makers of Keep Protocol Raise $7.7M to Bring Trustless BTC to DeFi
Thesis has closed a $7.7 million deal by selling its KEEP tokens to some of crypto’s top investors. Its TBTC project could get more bitcoin into DeFi......»»
Cannabis Shops Are Using Zap’s Lightning App During Coronavirus Cash Crunch
The Lightning Network startup now offers fiat-friendly bitcoin payment tools. Cannabis dispensaries in Colorado are an early proving ground......»»
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Is Growing ‘Increasingly Centralized,’ Researchers Find
Bitcoin's lightning network is growing "increasingly centralized," making it more susceptible to attacks, asserts a new paper by security researchers......»»
Top Bitcoin Developers Face Off in a Lightning-Powered Boxing Match
The esports smackdown was meant to highlight the power of bitcoin's lightning network – since the cutting-edge payments system is fast, cheap and lets users send tiny payments, even a fraction of a cent......»»
ConsenSys Project Launches ‘Proof-of-Use’ Network to Discourage Speculation
The Activate network requires tokens to reach maturity within three years of the first token sale......»»
RSK Launches Interoperability Bridge Between Bitcoin and Ethereum
RSK's tokens can now operate within the ethereum ecosystem using the new token bridge......»»
Aztec Launches Privacy Network on Ethereum
Users will be able to create private assets using the protocol......»»
Zap’s New Product Lets Merchants Take Dollars Over Lightning Network
"Merchants can accept bitcoin and lightning payments with the same infrastructure, except they never touch the asset," explained Zap founder Jack Mallers......»»
‘Multi-Part’ Payments Could Bring Bigger Bitcoin Sums to Lightning Network
With its latest "major release," bitcoin tech startup Blockstream said its c-lightning software team is the first to release a working version of "multi-part payments.".....»»