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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Three questions with the president of Ohio"s newest startup network
OhioX, the state's technology and innovation partnership, made its debut in early December 2019. Since then, the organization has been working to increase its outreach, putting a spotlight on the importance of statewide partnerships between startups. .....»»
‘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.".....»»
Kyber Network Aims to Improve DeFi Liquidity With ‘Katalyst’ Protocol Upgrade
Kyber Network, the ethereum-based protocol focused on aggregating liquidity and facilitating swaps for ERC-20 tokens, is about to launch a major upgrade......»»
MARKETS DAILY: Russian Drugs and The Most Illegal ICO Ever?
With bitcoin recovering after four straight days of decline we're talking about what may be the most illegal ICO ever, tokens for Mongolian taxi fares, Bitmain’s Texas hedge and one "suicidal" startups surprising success........»»
PODCAST: Introducing ’The Breakdown’ With Nathaniel Whittemore
In the debut episode, Nathaniel discusses recent regulatory action, DeFi project on bitcoin, and a new social media protocol initiative from Twitter......»»
Nayuta Claims Its Android Lightning Wallet Is the First to Build in a Bitcoin Full Node
Japan-based startup Nayuta has released what it says is the first lightning network wallet with a built-in bitcoin "full node.".....»»
How Bitcoin’s Lightning Can Be Used for Private Messaging
Bitcoin's lightning network might have a use case beyond faster and more scalable payments, thanks to an experimental version called Whatsat......»»