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Bitcoin proponent Paul Sztorc sparked discussion by attributing Bitcoin’s initial exclusion from President Donald Trump’s proposed crypto reserve to the Lightning Network’s technical failures, citing a trove of critical assessments from industry experts. Drivechain Developer Points to Lightning Network as Trump Embraces Altcoins The inclusion of XRP, ADA, and SOL in a crypto reserve proposal … Read more
A Fidelity Digital Assets report indicates that Bitcoin’s primary scaling solution is growing at roughly twice the rate shown by public data because much of its network activity remains private. The Lightning Network Is Growing and Institutions Are Taking Notice The total capacity of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has jumped 384% since 2020 as an increasing … Read more
The report asserts that the dominant cryptocurrency is slowly shifting from being a store of value to being a medium of exchange once again. Bitcoin Adoption Expands: 650 Million People Now Have Access Satoshi created bitcoin (BTC) as “peer-to-peer digital cash,” but over time, the cryptocurrency has morphed into what many call “digital gold,” with … Read more
“It’s like your dial-up internet became broadband because the Bitcoin price went up,” according to the CEO of Amboss Technologies. Go to Source
Ethereum and Bitcoin, two of the world’s largest blockchains, are facing significant challenges in scaling their networks. As more users and transactions move to layer two (L2) solutions, these systems could undermine the security and sustainability of the base layer (L1), with fees and rewards for miners and validators dwindling. Growing L2 Adoption Raises Concerns … Read more
Lightspark hopes to enter Latin America’s cryptocurrency market through its partners in the region, including exchanges like Bitso and fintech institutions like Nubank. Nicolas Cabrera, Lightspark’s vice president of product, explained that the company will focus on targeting Latin America’s remittances and cross-border payments market, using its products to streamline these processes. Lightspark Aims to … Read more
Coinmarketcap (CMC) Research and Footprint Analytics have released a thorough report exploring the swift expansion of decentralized finance (defi) on the Bitcoin blockchain. The report delves into Bitcoin’s evolving role, driven by innovations that are redefining its potential within the defi space. Bitcoin’s Defi Ecosystem Grows: $1.07 Billion Locked According to the findings from the … Read more
HTX has announced the integration of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, a second-layer payments protocol designed to facilitate faster and cheaper transactions. This move aims to enhance the efficiency of Bitcoin payments and withdrawals on the platform, significantly reducing transaction times and costs. The integration is part of a strategic partnership with IBEX, a fintech company specializing … Read more
Lightspark, a Bitcoin Lightning Network financial services company, has announced the release of its UMA Extend feature, which focuses on increasing the interaction between crypto and legacy rails in the U.S. With UMA Extend, businesses can opt in for a direction that can be linked to an account, allowing them to instantly receive LN payments … Read more
Crypto narratives sometimes promise a trip to the moon, but not all rockets make it, and markets tend to have a sloppy memory, often falling into the same traps. Go to Source
