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Tippin Enters Version 1.0, Promising New Feature

The Lightning Network app Tippin.me has released a version update to add new features, improve user experience and increase the user base.

Op Ed: Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and That’s Okay!

"There is no such thing as consensus on the Lightning Network; instead, we have compatibility. That means you can literally break the rules of the majority, as long as there are other people that have an incentive to break the rules with you. "

Blockstream Releases First Enterprise-Grade Product on Liquid

Security tokens are coming to Bitcoin, courtesy of Blockstream.

Flexa Enables BTC Payments at Popular Brick-and-Mortar Stores

Flexa has announced the launch of SPEDN, an app that allows users to make purchases with cryptocurrencies at stores like Whole Foods and Nordstrom.

HTC to Launch EXODUS 1s, Smartphone With Full Node Capacity

Electronics company HTC has announced "the first smartphone ever to have full node capabilities.”

Bitcoin Transactions Spike in April While SegWit Keeps Fees Low: Report

Research has shown that the number of on-chain Bitcoin transactions has risen dramatically throughout 2019, but SegWit is keeping fees down.

Bitcoin Core 0.18.0 Release: Here’s What’s New

Bitcoin Core 0.18.0 includes the typical range of performance improvements and bug fixes, as well as some new features. Here’s an overview of some of the most significant changes.

Out of Testnet and Into Alpha: Lightning Labs’ Desktop Application Is Live

Lightning Labs has released an alpha version of its Lightning Network wallet. The desktop application is now compatible with Bitcoin’s mainnet and it leverages Neutrino to give users a lightweight option to control their own funds.

Cashaa Now Accepts Debit, Credit Cards for Crypto Purchases

Online banking platform Cashaa is set to allow users to purchase bitcoin, ether and Cashaa’s own token, CAS, using major credit and debit cards.

Moon Enables Lightning Network Payments on Amazon

Crypto payment startup Moon has announced an online web browser extension that allows crypto users to make purchases on e-commerce sites like Amazon.com with Lightning Network payments.

Microsoft Azure Now Supports RSK Smart Contracts

RIF Labs has announced the integration of its public blockchain, RSK Smart Contracts, on Microsoft's Azure Marketplace. Users should now be able to set up an RSK blockchain network in minutes.

Coinbase Introduces Debit Card Linked to Cryptocurrency Balances for U.K. Customers

"Coinbase Card supports all crypto assets available to buy and sell on the Coinbase platform, meaning they can pay for a meal with bitcoin, or use ethereum to fund their train ticket home," the platform says.

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