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Lightning Network(LTG) is a Bitcoin Layer2 ecosystem that incentivizes users to participate in the Bitcoin mainnet asset protocol ecosystem through a DeFi-like liquidity mining or staking reward mechanism, such as running Lightning Network nodes, providing channel liquidity, or forwarding asset transactions.
Japanese bitcoin industry raises approximately 800 million yen via BTC in-kind contributions, partners with ANAP subsidiary to deploy Lightning Network routing
Meanwhile, the company signed a basic cooperation agreement on Lightning Network routing business with ALC, utilizing the BTC held by ALC as liquidity for its operated channels to jointly build Japan-based routing infrastructure. The raised funds will be allocated to payment infrastructure development, talent recruitment, routing business, and R&D, with a primary focus on advancing "aurora," a Lightning payment service that can integrate with merchants' existing payment systems via API.
Solv Protocol Integrates Utexo to Launch Native Bitcoin Yield Solutions Based on RGB and the Lightning Network
According to GlobeNewswire, Solv Protocol announced a strategic integration with Utexo to launch a native Bitcoin yield solution built on the RGB protocol and the Lightning Network. This solution enables atomic swaps between native BTC and USDT—without wrapping, cross-chain bridges, or custodians. It emphasizes self-custody, privacy protection, and final settlement, aligning with Tether’s prior announcement of natively issuing USDT on an RGB-compatible Lightning Network. Additionally, Solv participated as a strategic angel investor in Utexo’s $7.5 million seed funding round, led by Tether.
Core Lightning warns unpatched nodes to upgrade as soon as possible
the Core Lightning team, which develops the Bitcoin Lightning Network node software, is warning node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier to upgrade to the latest version as soon as possible. The team said it has received reports of attackers targeting unpatched nodes, but did not disclose the vulnerability exploited by the attackers or the potential impact.Core Lightning said on September 16 that it was investigating an issue that could affect experimental features and user funds, and on September 22 released version 26.06.8 to fix the vulnerability and update the software. This announcement did not state whether the previously reported attacks were related to the vulnerability fixed in this version. (Cointelegraph)
Blink Suspends Service to Investigate Security Incident
Bitcoin News posted on X that attackers accessed a small number of Blink custodial accounts and withdrew funds. Blink stated that the vast majority of funds remain safe, and non-custodial wallets were not affected; the Bitcoin payment protocol Spark, which it uses, supports multiple Lightning Network wallets, but it has not yet been confirmed that Spark was the source of this security incident.
German AfD secures a decisive victory in Saxony-Anhalt as the debate over Bitcoin tax exemption policies intensifies
According to Cryptopolitan, the far-right German Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured first place in the Saxony-Anhalt state election with a 43.8% vote share, winning 39 out of 83 seats, while the CDU's vote share plummeted to 17.2%. While this victory does not directly affect federal tax law, it will further strengthen the AfD's voice in Berlin's discussions on cryptocurrency tax reform. The AfD has consistently advocated for retaining the 12-month holding period tax exemption for Bitcoin and opposes classifying private mining and Lightning Network node operations as commercial taxable activities. In contrast, the German Federal Ministry of Finance plans to scrap this exemption, aiming to generate at least €1 billion in additional annual revenue.
Boltz indefinitely suspends Bitcoin swap service due to accelerated AI-assisted attacks
Odaily News: Non-custodial Bitcoin swap service Boltz has indefinitely suspended its Bitcoin swap service, stating that the service will remain offline until further notice, with no timeline for restoration provided. Boltz allows users to transfer Bitcoin between the Lightning Network and the Bitcoin base layer, without the company ever holding custody of user funds. Boltz stated that over the past few months, its infrastructure has faced a continuous increase in automated, AI-assisted probing, and the team has already handled multiple exploit incidents. The company said each incident was contained, but the speed at which attackers iterate has outpaced the team's ability to discover and patch vulnerabilities. Boltz disclosed that the pace of attacks has accelerated over the past few days, and after reviewing recent security scan results, the company concluded that it cannot responsibly re-enable the swap service. Its API remains available for processing collaborative refunds, unilateral refunds remain operational as they do not rely on Boltz infrastructure, and customer support remains accessible.
Bitcoin Fast Deposit and Withdrawal Channel Goes Live as WhiteBIT Integrates Lightning Network
Swiss cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT has announced its integration of the Lightning Network, enabling users to deposit and withdraw Bitcoin through the network, with a deposit fee of 0.25% and a withdrawal fee of 0.15%. The feature is powered by Bitcoin infrastructure service provider Voltage, and users can complete transactions via QR codes or payment information.
Liquid Attack Leaves L-BTC Redemptions Paused, Attacker Holds Over $51 Million in Bitcoin
Odaily News: Canadian Bitcoin exchange and wallet company Bull Bitcoin stated that due to the Liquid Network attack on September 6, users are temporarily unable to redeem L-BTC back to Bitcoin through the platform, and redemption operations are still pending resumption.Bull Bitcoin expects the related redemption service to potentially resume within 30 days, but stated that this expectation is not guaranteed. Due to its reliance on the L-BTC redemption mechanism to balance inventory, the platform has temporarily closed inbound Lightning Network payments.In this attack, the attacker transferred out nearly 4,000 Bitcoin from the protocol, later returning approximately 3,400; currently still holding 598.50 Bitcoin, valued at over $51 million. Liquid Network stated on September 17 that block production, network transactions, and L-BTC transfers have returned to normal. (Bitcoin.com News)
Due to sanctions, NoOnes will gradually wind down its operations
Odaily News: Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform NoOnes announced that it will begin gradually winding down operations after running for over three years. The company stated that it had been continuously seeking to resolve and lift the sanctions imposed on NoOnes, but ultimately failed. The sanctions caused the platform to lose key partners, and blockchain monitoring firms also flagged transactions associated with NoOnes as high-risk, making it increasingly difficult for the platform to continue normal operations. According to the plan, the business contraction began on August 17, and the P2P marketplace will close at 23:59 UTC on August 21. Services such as Swap, NoOnes Visa, fiat withdrawals, the gift card store, and the Bitcoin Lightning Network will also be discontinued progressively. After that, the platform will only support withdrawals, and users will still be able to log in, view balances, and withdraw remaining assets. The company advises users to complete asset withdrawals as soon as possible, no later than August 23. Previously, on January 26, 2025, NoOnes revealed that the platform had suffered a major security breach earlier that month, resulting in losses of approximately $8 million in crypto assets. CEO Ray Youssef confirmed the news after on-chain detective ZachXBT disclosed the hacking incident on his Telegram channel.
Block updates Bitcoin roadmap, with multiple features already launched across its products
Bitcoin News announced on X platform that @BitcoinatBlock has updated its Bitcoin roadmap, having rolled out multiple features across its products over the past year. Recently launched features include: - Cash App supports Bitcoin purchases via ACH. - More readable Bitcoin addresses. - Dollar payments via the Lightning Network. - Square merchants support Bitcoin payments and Tap to Pay. - 5% Bitcoin cashback. - Increased withdrawal limits and reduced fees. - Open-source mining management through Proto. Features currently in development include: automatic withdrawals to Bitkey, Coin Control, multi-account support, and multi-beneficiary inheritance.
Bitcoin BIP-110 Nears Block 961,632, Miner Signal Support Rate Only 2.45%
Odaily News: Bitcoin's BIP-110 will enter the enforcement phase after block 961,632, where nodes will reject blocks that do not signal support. Monitoring page data shows that among the 1,674 blocks counted in the current cycle, only 41 blocks support BIP-110, putting the miner signal support rate at 2.45%. BIP-110, officially named "Reduced Data Temporary Softfork," plans to tighten certain data rules in Bitcoin transactions within approximately one year, restricting the size of certain data elements used by Ordinals inscriptions and multiple token protocols. The proposal is primarily distributed through Bitcoin Knots, and Bitcoin Core has not adopted it. Major mining pools such as Foundry, Antpool, F2pool, and Viabtc have not issued support signals. If BIP-110 nodes execute as planned, the network could see two transaction histories, with the majority of miners and Bitcoin Core users expected to continue using the existing rules. Australian Bitcoin exchange Hardblock stated that BIP-110 activation is expected around August 7-8 and may temporarily suspend buying, selling, deposits, and withdrawals. Lightning Network tools and analytics provider Amboss has warned of a fork risk in early August, and Australian Bitcoin exchange Bitaroo plans to freeze deposits and withdrawals as the mandatory signaling deadline approaches.
Polymarket Integrates Spark, Enabling Instant Deposits via Bitcoin Lightning Network
Polymarket has integrated Spark, a Bitcoin Layer 2 payment protocol, allowing users to make instant deposits via the Bitcoin Lightning Network.According to the report, Spark will provide underlying payment infrastructure for Polymarket, enabling users to deposit directly with BTC, with funds arriving in seconds. Compared to traditional on-chain Bitcoin transfers, which take 30 minutes to 1 hour for confirmation, this offers faster speed, lower costs, and greater privacy. This integration is also part of Polymarket's ongoing efforts to enhance the Bitcoin payment experience, following its earlier move to support Bitcoin deposits. (Digital Assets)
Second hacked, loses 0.75 BTC, user funds unaffected
Odaily reports: Second, a project built on Ark Protocol, disclosed that its server was exploited in an attack on Monday, resulting in the loss of 0.75 BTC of its own funds, worth approximately $62,300. The team stated that user funds were not affected and that the issue was fixed within hours.The attacker subsequently continued attempting to withdraw more funds from the project and launched a denial-of-service attack. On Tuesday, Second said the attack may have degraded the ability of Bark-based wallets to receive Lightning Network transfers.Second stated that the vulnerability was in the Ark server's boarding process, where an attacker could register and exit the relevant boards using only their own signature, while simultaneously spending the same batch of VTXOs in the node via the Lightning Network. The attacker also attempted to use bitcoin linked to the Blink Wallet security breach on September 19, but was unsuccessful. (Bitcoin.com News)
Core Lightning warns unpatched nodes to upgrade as soon as possible
the Core Lightning team, which develops the Bitcoin Lightning Network node software, is warning node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier to upgrade to the latest version as soon as possible. The team said it has received reports of attackers targeting unpatched nodes, but did not disclose the vulnerability exploited by the attackers or the potential impact.Core Lightning said on September 16 that it was investigating an issue that could affect experimental features and user funds, and on September 22 released version 26.06.8 to fix the vulnerability and update the software. This announcement did not state whether the previously reported attacks were related to the vulnerability fixed in this version. (Cointelegraph)
Liquid Attack Leaves L-BTC Redemptions Paused, Attacker Holds Over $51 Million in Bitcoin
Odaily News: Canadian Bitcoin exchange and wallet company Bull Bitcoin stated that due to the Liquid Network attack on September 6, users are temporarily unable to redeem L-BTC back to Bitcoin through the platform, and redemption operations are still pending resumption.Bull Bitcoin expects the related redemption service to potentially resume within 30 days, but stated that this expectation is not guaranteed. Due to its reliance on the L-BTC redemption mechanism to balance inventory, the platform has temporarily closed inbound Lightning Network payments.In this attack, the attacker transferred out nearly 4,000 Bitcoin from the protocol, later returning approximately 3,400; currently still holding 598.50 Bitcoin, valued at over $51 million. Liquid Network stated on September 17 that block production, network transactions, and L-BTC transfers have returned to normal. (Bitcoin.com News)
Blink Suspends Service to Investigate Security Incident
Bitcoin News posted on X that attackers accessed a small number of Blink custodial accounts and withdrew funds. Blink stated that the vast majority of funds remain safe, and non-custodial wallets were not affected; the Bitcoin payment protocol Spark, which it uses, supports multiple Lightning Network wallets, but it has not yet been confirmed that Spark was the source of this security incident.
Core Lightning recommends unupgraded nodes run offline; a fix version has not yet been released.
According to The Defiant, the Core Lightning (CLN) maintainers for the Bitcoin Lightning Network have notified node operators that if they are unable to upgrade to the upcoming patched version, they should run their nodes offline using the --offline parameter. The team stated it will release binaries containing fixes for multiple disclosed vulnerabilities, but specific vulnerability details will remain confidential for two more weeks; as of press time, the relevant binaries and security advisory have not been published. CLN had previously noted that it received several AI-generated CVE reports over the past ten days, and the team is working with open-source contributors to verify, classify, and patch them. The latest public release is v26.06.6, issued on July 22, and the v26.09 release, originally slated for late September, continues to proceed as planned.
Due to sanctions, NoOnes will gradually wind down its operations
Odaily News: Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform NoOnes announced that it will begin gradually winding down operations after running for over three years. The company stated that it had been continuously seeking to resolve and lift the sanctions imposed on NoOnes, but ultimately failed. The sanctions caused the platform to lose key partners, and blockchain monitoring firms also flagged transactions associated with NoOnes as high-risk, making it increasingly difficult for the platform to continue normal operations. According to the plan, the business contraction began on August 17, and the P2P marketplace will close at 23:59 UTC on August 21. Services such as Swap, NoOnes Visa, fiat withdrawals, the gift card store, and the Bitcoin Lightning Network will also be discontinued progressively. After that, the platform will only support withdrawals, and users will still be able to log in, view balances, and withdraw remaining assets. The company advises users to complete asset withdrawals as soon as possible, no later than August 23. Previously, on January 26, 2025, NoOnes revealed that the platform had suffered a major security breach earlier that month, resulting in losses of approximately $8 million in crypto assets. CEO Ray Youssef confirmed the news after on-chain detective ZachXBT disclosed the hacking incident on his Telegram channel.
Lightning Labs opens Wavelength, enabling AI agents to make autonomous payments on the Bitcoin mainnet
Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on X platform that Lightning Labs has opened Wavelength to all users, allowing AI agents to autonomously send and receive payments on the Bitcoin mainnet via the Lightning Network and L402, without requiring manual approval for each transaction. AI agents can use it to pay API call fees, purchase data, and transact with other agents, with individual fees as low as under 1 cent; developers can integrate payment functionality into applications without running a Lightning Network node, managing channels, or sourcing liquidity. The self-custodial toolkit supports independent on-chain exits, with each wallet initially capped at 300,000 sats, and Lightning Network payments incur a 0.25% service fee. Wavelength is currently still in Alpha and plans to support stablecoins.
Lightning Labs Proposes LayerTree, a Bitcoin Scaling Solution
According to The Block, Lightning Labs has launched LayerTree, a Bitcoin scaling solution designed to allow up to 1 million users to share a single UTXO. The design operates in a non-custodial model and connects to the Lightning Network, but requires changes to the Bitcoin protocol before deployment.
Bitcoin Fast Deposit and Withdrawal Channel Goes Live as WhiteBIT Integrates Lightning Network
Swiss cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT has announced its integration of the Lightning Network, enabling users to deposit and withdraw Bitcoin through the network, with a deposit fee of 0.25% and a withdrawal fee of 0.15%. The feature is powered by Bitcoin infrastructure service provider Voltage, and users can complete transactions via QR codes or payment information.
Bringin Launches Bitcoin Banking Platform for European Businesses with Self-Custody Support
Bitcoin News posted on X that Bringin is launching an enterprise banking platform for European businesses, bridging Bitcoin and traditional banking while supporting self-custody for enterprises. The platform offers dedicated virtual IBANs, instant SEPA transfers, Bitcoin-to-EUR and EUR-to-Bitcoin conversion, Lightning Network payments, stablecoin support, and cross-border payments. Businesses can purchase Bitcoin directly into self-custody wallets and pay employees and suppliers using Bitcoin, stablecoins, or euros. Bringin also supports integrating payment functionality into existing systems via API, and plans to support MPP and x402 payment protocols for AI; the company plans to expand to the United States, South Africa, the Philippines, Mexico, and India.
The Tether-backed UTExo initiative will launch USDT on the Bitcoin network this month, supporting private transfers and direct BTC exchanges.
According to CoinDesk, Utexo, an infrastructure project supported by Tether, plans to issue USDT on the Bitcoin network this month. Utexo has obtained a commercial license to issue USDT on Bitcoin and plans to provide corresponding APIs, SDKs, and cloud infrastructure for exchanges, wallets, and payment service providers. Based on the RGB protocol and the Bitcoin UTXO model, Utexo will keep most transaction data off-chain, with a focus on supporting three types of applications: private USDT transfers, direct swaps between native BTC and USDT, and borrowing using native BTC as collateral without wrapping BTC to other blockchains. USDT was first issued on the Bitcoin network via the Omni protocol in 2014, after which Ethereum and Tron gradually became its primary circulating networks. Following the issuance of USDT on the Bitcoin mainnet, Utexo also plans to further expand to the Lightning Network.
Core Lightning warns unpatched nodes to upgrade as soon as possible
the Core Lightning team, which develops the Bitcoin Lightning Network node software, is warning node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier to upgrade to the latest version as soon as possible. The team said it has received reports of attackers targeting unpatched nodes, but did not disclose the vulnerability exploited by the attackers or the potential impact.Core Lightning said on September 16 that it was investigating an issue that could affect experimental features and user funds, and on September 22 released version 26.06.8 to fix the vulnerability and update the software. This announcement did not state whether the previously reported attacks were related to the vulnerability fixed in this version. (Cointelegraph)
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Spiral: Weak Bitcoin Payment Demand Rather Than Technical Limitations
Spiral, Block’s Bitcoin development team under Jack Dorsey, stated that the main challenge facing Bitcoin payments is weak demand rather than a lack of technology. According to Spiral, the Lightning Network is already operational, and over one million U.S. merchants can accept Bitcoin through Square, but actual usage remains very low.
Japanese bitcoin industry raises approximately 800 million yen via BTC in-kind contributions, partners with ANAP subsidiary to deploy Lightning Network routing
Meanwhile, the company signed a basic cooperation agreement on Lightning Network routing business with ALC, utilizing the BTC held by ALC as liquidity for its operated channels to jointly build Japan-based routing infrastructure. The raised funds will be allocated to payment infrastructure development, talent recruitment, routing business, and R&D, with a primary focus on advancing "aurora," a Lightning payment service that can integrate with merchants' existing payment systems via API.
Lightning Labs opens Wavelength, enabling AI agents to make autonomous payments on the Bitcoin mainnet
Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on X platform that Lightning Labs has opened Wavelength to all users, allowing AI agents to autonomously send and receive payments on the Bitcoin mainnet via the Lightning Network and L402, without requiring manual approval for each transaction. AI agents can use it to pay API call fees, purchase data, and transact with other agents, with individual fees as low as under 1 cent; developers can integrate payment functionality into applications without running a Lightning Network node, managing channels, or sourcing liquidity. The self-custodial toolkit supports independent on-chain exits, with each wallet initially capped at 300,000 sats, and Lightning Network payments incur a 0.25% service fee. Wavelength is currently still in Alpha and plans to support stablecoins.
Lightning Labs Proposes LayerTree, a Bitcoin Scaling Solution
According to The Block, Lightning Labs has launched LayerTree, a Bitcoin scaling solution designed to allow up to 1 million users to share a single UTXO. The design operates in a non-custodial model and connects to the Lightning Network, but requires changes to the Bitcoin protocol before deployment.
Lightning Labs launches LayerTree, a non-custodial Bitcoin scaling solution, allowing a single UTXO to be shared by a million users
Odaily reports: Lightning Labs announced on X the launch of LayerTree, a non-custodial scaling solution built on Bitcoin that can connect with the Lightning Network.According to the introduction, LayerTree utilizes Covenants technology to enable a single UTXO (unspent transaction output) to be shared by up to one million users. Users can receive funds without staying online, and can exit at any time through a single transaction. Funds also do not expire due to timeouts.
Bitcoin Fast Deposit and Withdrawal Channel Goes Live as WhiteBIT Integrates Lightning Network
Swiss cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT has announced its integration of the Lightning Network, enabling users to deposit and withdraw Bitcoin through the network, with a deposit fee of 0.25% and a withdrawal fee of 0.15%. The feature is powered by Bitcoin infrastructure service provider Voltage, and users can complete transactions via QR codes or payment information.