Researchers discover critical Bitcoin Lightning Network vulnerability
A new academic paper describes critical vulnerabilities with Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, including a possible double-spending problem.
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Strike deals with Shopify to let US merchants accept Bitcoin via Lightning
US-based merchants will be able to accept Bitcoin from anywhere in the world after payment platform Strike inked a new partnership Shopify.
You can now send Bitcoin for free on Cash App, thanks to Lightning
Block’s Cash App has rolled out free Bitcoin Lightning Network transactions. The feature is live for most iOS users.
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network is now under surveillance by US government spooks
Blockchain analytics unit Chainalysis now sells Lightning surveillance as a service, for the discerning US agency worried about Bitcoin.
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