Bitcoin and crypto exchange Coinbase has integrated Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, enabling faster and cheaper BTC transactions for its users in the United States (with the exception of New York). As the largest Bitcoin exchange globally by users, trading volume, and custody of assets, Coinbase’s adoption of Lightning is a major win for the Bitcoin scaling solution….
Relai, the Swiss-based Bitcoin app with a self-custody wallet, has announced a new partnership with Blockstream and Breez to integrate the Lightning Network into its platform, benefiting over 100,000 European users, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The Lightning Network offers a scalable solution to facilitate fast and low-cost transactions, making Bitcoin…
Brave, a privacy-focused web browser with over 60 million users, has rolled out an update to its desktop version (1.63) that introduces support for Native SegWit Bitcoin wallets within its built-in Brave Wallet. Additionally, Brave Wallet now enables users to send and receive from all types of Bitcoin addresses, including Legacy, Nested SegWit, Native SegWit,…
By leveraging NEAR DA, Polygon developers can enjoy substantial reductions in data availability costs, enhancing the overall efficiency of their rollups. The collaboration between the NEAR Foundation and Polygon Labs marks an important milestone in Ethereum scaling. By integrating NEAR Data Availability (NEAR DA) with Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK), developers using Polygon CDK now…
Thanks to a new integration with Orbs-based dLIMIT and dTWAP protocols, users of the popular DEX Lynex can enjoy limit and TWAP orders. Popular Linea-based DEX Lynex has announced the integration of both dLIMIT and dTWAP protocols into its platform. dLIMIT and dTWAP are decentralized, permissionless DeFi protocols based on the Orbs network and both…
Riding in its current wave of success, Worldcoin has decided to spread its tentacles. Presently, the company is looking at expanding to Mexico and Singapore. Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, has shared an update about its digital identity platform World ID. According to a company statement, the upgrade includes making significant integrations with five…
The partnership between Immutable and Transak will grant all games built on the Immutable zkEVM access to Transak’s suite of products, enabling players to make seamless transactions across games and marketplaces. Web3 game development platform Immutable is set to integrate Transak into its gaming development infrastructure. The integration will make Transak the primary payment service…
CrowdHealth, a crowdfunding platform for paying medical experiences in lieu of an insurance policy, is integrating Lightning payments with Breez’s Lightning SDK. The United States spends more than twice the average amount of money on healthcare in comparison to other developed nations in a similar economic situation. Medical costs are one of the leading causes…
The partnership will allow Flare dApp developers to benefit from Elliptic’s real-time transaction screening and crypto wallet checks. Flare, a layer 1 EVM blockchain that provides developers with decentralized permission into data from various chains, and the internet, has announced that they are partnering with Elliptic, a global leader in crypto risk management. The collaboration…
Layer-1 blockchain Avalanche is known for its speed, low cost, scalability, and security. Blockchain horse racing game NEOBRED has announced that it is integrating with blockchain Avalanche to provide players with a superior gaming experience by leveraging the network’s speed and cost-effectiveness. A spokesperson from NEOBRED said of the integration: “We are excited to integrate…
Relai, a European non-custodial Bitcoin wallet with broker services incorporated in the app, is announcing their integration of Lightning functionality today at the Plan B conference in Lugano. Lightning support will initially roll out as a closed invite-only beta program, slowly rolling out to full public access before the end of the year Q4 2023….
As of the latest available data from CoinMarketCap, Toncoin holds the position of the 11th largest crypto by market capitalization, with an estimated market cap of around $6 billion. Telegram, the renowned messaging app with a user base of 800 million, is set to usher in a new era of digital ownership by integrating the…
To use the AI tool, Opera GX users will have to enable “Early Brid” in their browser settings. Gaming browser Opera GX has announced an integration of the ChatGPT-powered AI feature Aria to improve the gaming experience for users. Aria was first launched on the flagship Opera browser in May to make it easier for…
Blockstream has introduced the ‘Splicing’ feature in its Core Lightning implementation, enabling liquidity changes to Lightning channels, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. This comes on the heels of ACINQ’s implementation of Splicing last month, where users of ‘Eclair’ experienced a 60% decrease in Lightning transaction fees. Splicing is expected to tackle a persistent challenge within the Lightning network—liquidity…
According to a leak, LinkedIn is working on an AI tool to help ease the task of looking and applying for jobs on the professional social platform. New AI adoption by companies is no longer a shock to the market, as in the case of LinkedIn, which is reportedly working on an AI tool. It…
Coinfinity, an Austrian bitcoin broker, has recently integrated the Lightning Network into its services, allowing customers to make bitcoin purchases with reduced transaction fees and quicker processing times. Thomas Burgstaller, Chief Growth Officer at Coinfinity, highlighted the significance of this integration, stating, “Being this early to market is an important innovation step for us at…