Key Highlights: BTCPay Server administrators must manually add the Tor fragment after updating to version 2.4.5 to maintain onion routing services. Version 2.4.5 introduces a security-focused breaking change that blocks outbound HTTP traffic to private networks by default to mitigate SSRF vulnerabilities. Operators relying on private-network endpoints for Lightning, LNURL, webhooks, or invoice notifications must ...
Key Highlights: Core Lightning v26.06.9 resolves a critical message-budget regression in v26.06.8 that inadvertently throttled peers and delayed payment channel traffic on busy nodes. The update mitigates fund-loss risks during channel shutdowns by automatically force-closing channels when an active Hash Time Locked Contract (HTLC) reaches its expiration deadline. Security enhancements patch rune authorization bypasses, mask ...
Key Highlights: Bringin has introduced business accounts across 30 European countries, allowing companies to execute cross-border settlements and instant Bitcoin-to-euro conversions. Operating on Lightspark Payments Europe AS’s MiCA-compliant architecture, the service safeguards assets with hardware security modules rather than omnibus wallets. The platform supports Lightning Network payments, stablecoins, and upcoming AI agent integrations via APIs ...
Key Highlights Micro-transactions under 0.01 BTC now represent nearly 80% of all Bitcoin network activity, signaling a fundamental shift in on-chain usage patterns. The transition from large-value transfers to high-frequency, small-value transactions aligns with rising institutional interest in Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs). Analysts suggest the trend could enhance price stability and accelerate mainstream adoption by ...
Swiss Bitcoin Pay Takes Servers Offline After Security Breach Exposes User Data Swiss Bitcoin Pay, a cryptocurrency payment processing provider, took all its servers offline on Monday following a security incident that raised concerns about unauthorized access to internal systems. The company announced the breach via its official X account, stating that email addresses, Bitcoin ...
BTCPay Server Warns of Bot Probing Exposed Lightning Nodes Bitcoin payment processor BTCPay Server has warned that automated bots are actively probing exposed Lightning Network nodes for a potential path to administrative control. The activity follows a separate critical vulnerability exploited in August that allowed attackers to obtain credentials protecting LND nodes and drain merchant ...
Indianapolis-based burger franchise Steak ‘n Shake reports that accepting Bitcoin payments has driven significant business growth, with the company citing double-digit same-store sales increases since adopting the cryptocurrency in May 2025. Bitcoin Adoption Correlates with Sales Acceleration In a post on X Tuesday, the company highlighted its performance since integrating Bitcoin Lightning Network payments. Ever ...
Core Lightning has urged Lightning Network node operators to upgrade to version 26.06.7 after developers identified several security vulnerabilities in the software. The emergency release,…