US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is finally integrating Bitcoin Lightning network after several promises by the exchange CEO Brian Armstrong. In an April 3 statement, Lightspark, a lightning network-based payment infrastructure provider, revealed that it was selected by the crypto exchange to facilitate the integration of Bitcoin Lightning Network.
Quick Take During the 2013 Cyprus financial crisis, Bitcoin’s reaction provided an early indication of its potential as a “risk-off” asset and alternative safe haven. The instability in Cyprus’s banking system was attributed to lax regulation within the sector and overextension among property developers, as reported by The Guardian.
The fifth part in an article series by Ivan Makedonski from Breez on how Lightning's instant settlement finality can be a disruptive force fundamentally changing how different industries are organized.
What is the Lightning Network? Check out our Lightning Network introductory guide to get a better understanding of the off-chain transaction protocol.
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Национальная база данных уязвимостей США (NVD) расширила список угроз кибербезопасности, внеся туда создаваемые в протоколе Ordinals токены-метки (BTC inscriptions).
The Bitcoin ecosystem continually evolves, adapting to the demands of a growing user base and the challenges of scalability. A critical component in this evolution is the Lightning Network, a layer-2 solution designed to facilitate faster and more efficient Bitcoin transactions.