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Bitcoin Proponent Blames Lightning Network’s Flaws for Trump’s Crypto Reserve Snub 

Bitcoin proponent Paul Sztorc sparked discussion by attributing Bitcoin’s initial exclusion from President Donald Trump’s proposed crypto reserve to the Lightning Network’s technical failures, citing a trove of critical assessments…

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USDT Expands to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, Aiming for Faster and Cheaper Transactions

Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced the integration of USDT into Bitcoin’s ecosystem, including its base layer and the Lightning Network. This integration utilizes Taproot Assets, a protocol powered by Bitcoin’s…

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L2 Scaling Challenges May Undermine Ethereum and Bitcoin’s Long-Term Security

Ethereum and Bitcoin, two of the world’s largest blockchains, are facing significant challenges in scaling their networks. As more users and transactions move to layer two (L2) solutions, these systems…

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Lightning Network-Focused Startup Lightspark Sets Its Sights on Latam

Lightspark hopes to enter Latin America’s cryptocurrency market through its partners in the region, including exchanges like Bitso and fintech institutions like Nubank. Nicolas Cabrera, Lightspark’s vice president of product,…

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Bitcoin’s Role in Defi Evolves: CMC Research and Footprint Analytics Report

Coinmarketcap (CMC) Research and Footprint Analytics have released a thorough report exploring the swift expansion of decentralized finance (defi) on the Bitcoin blockchain. The report delves into Bitcoin’s evolving role,…

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Lightspark Presents Solution Linking Lightning Network Payments to Bank Accounts in the U.S.

Lightspark, a Bitcoin Lightning Network financial services company, has announced the release of its UMA Extend feature, which focuses on increasing the interaction between crypto and legacy rails in the…

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Lightning Network Protocol Stacks Completes Nakamoto Upgrade With Defi Features

The Bitcoin Lightning Network’s Stacks protocol has completed its Nakamoto upgrade, finalizing a series of enhancements that began in April 2024. This latest phase, delivered on August 28, 2024, introduces…

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