Lightning Network

Markets

Bitcoin developer Rusty Russell disclosed Friday the lightning network vulnerability that forced software upgrades in July.

By Christine KimSep 27, 2019

Tech

At least a dozen startups are now betting on the profitability of bitcoin birthing a "Lightning Economy." Is it too soon?

By Leigh CuenSep 27, 2019

Markets

Competition among bitcoin retail apps is heating up, with the newly funded Fold App doubling down on lightning network experiments.

By Leigh CuenSep 25, 2019

Markets

A pair of researchers have released the results of a formal verification of the lightning network, saying it's "as secure as bitcoin."

By Alyssa HertigSep 22, 2019

Tech

With new features from Zap, people can now buy bitcoin using the Lightning Network and reduce their reliance on centralized crypto exchanges.

By Leigh CuenSep 19, 2019

Markets

Developers disclosed a security hole in various versions of bitcoin's Lightning Network software that could cause users to lose money.

By William FoxleySep 10, 2019

Markets

Payments startup Breez has unveiled a new feature allowing lightning-based bitcoin purchases directly from its mobile app.

By Alyssa HertigSep 10, 2019

Markets

A group of bitcoin enthusiasts just ran, biked and swam across Europe, all to promote the cryptocurrency they love.

By Alyssa HertigAug 28, 2019

Markets

Blockade Games says it has successfully bridged the two networks by sending a bitcoin lightning transaction to trigger an ethereum smart contract.

By Alyssa HertigAug 2, 2019

Tech

Lightning usage is growing steadily in 2019, with several startups now offering retail-friendly wallets.

By Leigh CuenAug 1, 2019