The Themes That Will Define Bitcoin In 2023
Some trends that emerged in 2022, from regulatory developments to technical and cultural innovations, will grow to define Bitcoin in 2023. This is an opinion editorial by Stephan Livera, host…
MicroStrategy To Launch Bitcoin Lightning Solutions In 2023: Saylor
Bitcoin Lightning applications that MicroStrategy plans to release include enterprise infrastructure services and content monetization solutions, Saylor said. MicroStrategy will release software applications and solutions powered by the Bitcoin Lightning…
Lightning Paywalls Versus Value4Value Asks
Where a Lightning-powered microtransaction paywall beats a Value4Value bitcoin ask: A nuanced breakdown. This is an opinion editorial by Will Schoellkopf, author of “The Bitcoin Dog” and host of the…
Breez Raises $4.5 Million In Fundraising Round
The funding will help accelerate Breez’s mission of using Lightning to empower developers and users to realize new use cases for Bitcoin. Breez, a Lightning solution service provider, has raised…
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Is Enabling Instant Fiat Transfers Between Europe and Africa
People in Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana can now receive instant, low-cost remittances in local currency from the EU and the UK through Bitcoin’s Lightning. Bitcoin app CoinCorner said in a…
The Challenges Of Bitcoin Adoption Aren’t Stopping Salvadorans
Citizens of El Salvador still face certain obstacles in their bitcoin adoption journey, but still look forward to the future. This is an opinion editorial by Rikki, Bitcoin explorer, author…
Blockstream Launches BOL2: Community For Bitcoin Development
Along with other bitcoin companies, Blockstream is spearheading a developer community to further Lightning and layer-2 development. Blockstream, a company focused on scaling bitcoin, is launching a platform to connect…
Bitcoin Baseball Team Perth Heat Fans Can Now ‘Boost’ Players With Bitcoin
Perth Heat players can now get bitcoin ‘boosts’ through a new Lightning-powered fan engagement feature launched in partnership with IBEX. Perth Heat now lets fans send micropayments to players with…
How Lightning Is Revolutionizing Crowdfunding
Lightning enables live, updated crowdfunding in a decentralized manner that limits the impact of third parties involved. This is an opinion editorial by Kroum Kroumov, a copywriter, editor and UX…
Leading South African Retailer Pick n Pay Starts Accepting Bitcoin
Currently 39 Pick n Pay stores are testing the payment method, with plans to roll it out to all stores in the coming months, Sunday Times reports. Customers in South…