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Lightning Loop Lets Users Empty Lightning Channels Without Closing Them

Lightning Labs just released the alpha version of a new protocol called Lightning Loop, designed to give users the ability to deposit and withdraw bitcoin from their payment channels without closing these channels entirely.

Bitcoin Accepted as Payment Option by Major US Electronics Company

Founded in 1921, Avnet is one of the oldest major American electronics companies. On March 19, 2019, it announced that customers will be able to pay for goods and services using bitcoin and bitcoin cash via BitPay.

Decentralized Payment Processor BTCPay Adds New Invoicing Options

Decentralized payment processing service BTCPay Server announced a new service available through their platform: a way to request payments by simply sharing a URL, thereby streamlining many of the model’s existing hangups.

So Far, Only Two Businesses in Ohio Have Used Bitcoin to Pay Taxes

According to a recent statement made by Ohio’s state treasurer, so far, only two businesses have filed their taxes in crypto using the state’s crypto tax payment scheme.

Freelancers on Traditional Platforms Can Now Invoice in Bitcoin Via Bitwage

Bitwage has introduced a freelance marketplace, allowing people to create multiple bank accounts to more smoothly process payments for freelancing and to accept crypto assets.

Can I Trust Bitfury’s Peach Lightning With My Data? Maybe

Bitfury responds to critics of its Lightning Peach suite of tools who have raised questions about the privacy of user data.

Living on Bitcoin for a Week in San Francisco

Our reporter Colin Harper experimented with living on bitcoin for a whole week in San Francisco last month. Here is a summary of his experience.

FastBitcoins.com Enables Cash-for-Bitcoin Exchange Via the Lightning Network

FastBitcoins.com has announced the launch of its cash-based bitcoin exchange, which includes Lightning Network integration.

Bitfury Rolls Out Lightning Peach, Its Own Suite of Lightning Tools

Bitfury just dropped Peach Lightning, its new suite of Lightning Network products

Living on Bitcoin Day 6: An Artist, a Dev and a Moon Boy Walk Into a Bar…

Colin Harper continues his San Francisco experiment, spending bitcoin and attending a meetup in a crypto-friendly bar with some great, diverse company.
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