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The Lightning payments application, Strike, has launched a feature allowing users to make everyday purchases using their Bitcoin. This development follows Strike's strategic partnership with Bitrefill, aimed at enhancing the practicality of its services. This integration also allows users the ability to purchase gift cards with Bitcoin. As
Lightning Labs, a Bitcoin-focused company, has introduced the mainnet alpha daemon for Taproot Assets. This technology utilizes Bitcoin's infrastructure to manage stablecoins and other assets. Taproot Assets version 0.3 allows developers to expand Bitcoin's capabilities while upholding its core principles. According to Lightning Labs CEO
Onramp, a firm specializing in Bitcoin asset management, has introduced a multisig custody platform. Storing Bitcoin has been a complex issue for both institutions and individual holders. Some prefer self-custody for control, while others are concerned about its technical intricacies and security risks while centralized custodial options have their own
News • Bitcoin • Oct 20, 2023Onramp, a firm specializing in Bitcoin asset management, has introduced a multisig custody platform. Storing Bitcoin has been a complex issue for both institutions and individual holders. Some prefer self-custody for control, while others are concerned about its technical intricacies and security risks while centralized custodial options have their own
News • Bitcoin • Oct 20, 2023The Lightning payments application, Strike, has launched a feature allowing users to make everyday purchases using their Bitcoin. This development follows Strike's strategic partnership with Bitrefill, aimed at enhancing the practicality of its services. This integration also allows users the ability to purchase gift cards with Bitcoin. As
News • Bitcoin • Oct 19, 2023Lightning Labs, a Bitcoin-focused company, has introduced the mainnet alpha daemon for Taproot Assets. This technology utilizes Bitcoin's infrastructure to manage stablecoins and other assets. Taproot Assets version 0.3 allows developers to expand Bitcoin's capabilities while upholding its core principles. According to Lightning Labs CEO
News • Bitcoin • Oct 18, 2023Tether, a stablecoin provider that also operates as an energy provider and Bitcoin miner, appoints Paolo Ardoino as its incoming CEO, starting in December 2023. Ardoino, known for his expertise in the field, will take over from Jean-Louis van der Velde (JL), who remains as CEO of Bitfinex and serves
News • Bitcoin • Oct 14, 2023During day two of Bitcoin Amsterdam 2023, President Miguel Albuquerque of Madeira and Prince Filip of Serbia engaged in a fireside chat, during which President Albuquerque unveiled plans to establish a Bitcoin business hub in the region, aimed at nurturing innovation. https://twitter.com/JAN3com/status/1712746153979334997 Prince Filip expressed
News • Bitcoin • Oct 13, 2023THNDR has introduced Clinch, an API aimed at facilitating instant, cross-border, low-cost, peer-to-peer betting using the Bitcoin Lightning Network. This move addresses common issues in traditional competitive gaming platforms, including high entry fees, delayed payouts, and regional restrictions. The launch of Clinch is a response to challenges faced by both
News • Bitcoin • Oct 12, 2023During the Bitcoin Amsterdam conference, Trezor unveiled three products related to Bitcoin security. These include the "Trezor Safe 3" hardware wallet and a special edition of the same model, solely for Bitcoin. The company also presented the "Trezor Keep Family," which consists of metal backup options
News • Bitcoin • Oct 12, 2023In a press release sent to BTC Times, Blockstream has introduced Greenlight, a solution allowing developers and enterprise clients to integrate Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network into their software. Blockstream's Core Tech Engineer and Greenlight lead, Christian Decker, stated, "it's designed to let developers
News • Bitcoin • Oct 11, 2023