Bitcoin's Lightning Network can't shake a years-old problem. Node operators won't take the first step to rebalance liquidity routes, leaving channels lopsided ...

A widely circulated online survey has reignited the discussion surrounding Lightning Network (LN), a “Layer 2” scaling solution for Bitcoin that enables faster transactions. LN was rejected by more ...

Utexo combines Bitcoin, Lightning, and RGB into a self-custodial settlement rail for private stablecoins, accessible through ...

One of the longest running criticisms of Bitcoin is that it cannot function as everyday money. The network’s proof of work design is energy intensive, transactions can take minutes to confirm, and ...

Analysis by Bitcoin services company River forecasts a transaction surge as individuals and businesses experiment with AI agentic payments. Monthly transaction volume on the Bitcoin (BTC) Lightning ...

Blockstream has rolled out an update to its mobile app that allows users to swap between Bitcoin’s Lightning and Liquid networks, aiming to lower the entry barrier for private, fast bitcoin BTC ...

Cash App will offer access to Lightning Network payments from cash balances to BTC wallets, without the need to own the digital coin in advance. The feature allows users to send dollars, which will ...

Boltz Exchange launched USDT Swaps on March 18, 2026, introducing atomic, non-custodial swaps between sats on the Lightning Network and USDT on Arbitrum-based networks via USDT0. The integration ...