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Core Lightning Releases Security Update While Vulnerability Details Remain Under Embargo

Core Lightning urged operators to install v26.06.7 as details remain embargoed and corrected Docker images become available.

Bitcoin • Technology • Sep 02, 2026

Blockstream Research Evaluates Falcon-1024 and Other Lattice-Based Signatures for Bitcoin

Blockstream identifies Falcon-1024 as a leading quantum-resistant Bitcoin signature candidate, though key challenges remain.

Bitcoin • Technology • Aug 27, 2026

Core Lightning Team Plans Security Release Following Vulnerability Reports

Core Lightning plans signed fixes for reported vulnerabilities and advises node operators to upgrade or go offline.

Bitcoin • Business • Aug 27, 2026

Grayscale’s Zcash ETF Promotion Rekindles Debate Over Privacy and Fees

Grayscale’s Zcash ETF promotion drew criticism over its fees, funding model, privacy claims, and double-spend risk.

Altcoins • Business • Aug 26, 2026

Core Lightning Releases Security Update While Vulnerability Details Remain Under Embargo

Core Lightning urged operators to install v26.06.7 as details remain embargoed and corrected Docker images become available.

Bitcoin • Technology • Sep 02, 2026

Strive Buys 1,800 Bitcoin for $143 MillionBitcoin • BusinessAug 31, 2026

Strategy Reports $370 Million Bitcoin Purchase and $152 Million STRC RepurchaseBitcoin • BusinessAug 31, 2026

Developers Release Draft of Post-Quantum Signature Scheme for BitcoinBitcoin • TechnologyAug 28, 2026

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Samson Mow Sparks Debate Over Renaming Hardware Wallets ‘Signing Devices’

Bitcoin • Technology • Aug 26, 2026by Deniz Saat

Samson Mow’s bid to rename Bitcoin hardware wallets “signing devices” sparked debate over accuracy and consumer clarity.

Blockstream Adds Air-Gapped Jade Signing to Desktop Wallet

Bitcoin • Business • Aug 26, 2026by Deniz Saat

Blockstream App 3.5.0 adds air-gapped QR signing for Jade wallets, beta Lightning payments, and security and usability updates.

JAN3 Releases OMEGA60 Bitcoin Price Model Based on 60% Annual Growth

Bitcoin • Business • Aug 19, 2026by Deniz Saat

JAN3’s OMEGA60 uses 60% median annual growth to project Bitcoin above $1 million in 2031, without guaranteeing the outcome.

Tether Completes Largest Ever Inaugural Financial Audit

Bitcoin • Business • Aug 14, 2026by Deniz Saat

KPMG issued an unqualified opinion on Tether’s 2025 statements, which showed reserves exceeded liabilities by $6.814 billion.

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Strive Buys 1,800 Bitcoin for $143 Million

Strive bought 1,800 Bitcoin for $143 million, reaching 23,156 Bitcoin, with over 1,000 likely funded by SATA proceeds.

Strategy Reports $370 Million Bitcoin Purchase and $152 Million STRC Repurchase

Strategy bought 4,603 Bitcoin for $370 million and repurchased $152 million of STRC shares using proceeds from MSTR sales.

Developers Release Draft of Post-Quantum Signature Scheme for Bitcoin

Bitcoin developers released SHRINCS, an experimental post-quantum signature scheme requiring further review before deployment.

Blockstream Research Evaluates Falcon-1024 and Other Lattice-Based Signatures for Bitcoin

Blockstream identifies Falcon-1024 as a leading quantum-resistant Bitcoin signature candidate, though key challenges remain.

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United States Tops JAN3’s 2025 Bitcoin Adoption Ranking

JAN3’s 2025 B20 index ranked the U.S. first for Bitcoin adoption, followed by Bhutan and the U.K.

Taiwan’s Virtual Asset Service Provider Act Passes Third Reading

Taiwan passed a virtual asset law covering customer assets, disclosures, platform rules, stablecoins, and derivatives.

Iran Weighs Bitcoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Transit During Ceasefire

Iran is considering Bitcoin payments for Strait of Hormuz transit during a ceasefire, aiming to bypass sanctions and maintain control.

SEC Issues Guidance Clarifying Status of Digital Assets and Bitcoin Mining

SEC says Bitcoin mining does not meet the definition of a security and classifies Bitcoin as a digital commodity.