BDK v0.25.0: Improved Sync Time
The bdk library aims to be the core building block for Bitcoin wallets of any kind.
No Bullshit Bitcoin
Encrypted Messaging Platform 'Threema' Rolls Out New Communication Protocol 'Ibex'
No one other than the intended recipient can read transmitted messages, not even Threema as the service operator. It’s not required to provide any personal data whatsoever: If so desired, Threema can be used completely anonymously, i.e., without disclosing one’s phone number or email address.
Digital Currency Group Owes Gemini Users $900M Amid Genesis Insolvency
Genesis is the main partner in Gemini’s “earn” programme, where retail investors lend out their coins in exchange for a fixed stream of returns. Gemini halted withdrawals from the scheme last month.
This Month in Bitcoin Privacy: November 2022
This Month in Bitcoin Privacy (TMIBP) is a newsletter about privacy-related technology developments, events, and conversations in Bitcoin that catch her eye, as well as the tools or strategies that can be used to protect our right to informational self-determination.
Core Lightning v22.11: new plugin manager, filter API, and more
Core Lightning (previously c-lightning) is a lightweight, highly customizable and standard compliant implementation of the Lightning Network protocol.
Block 765481: Weekly Digest
Important News of the Week.
New Open Source Lightning Privacy Research Portal Launches
We set out to investigate potential improvements to Lightning on both the protocol level and in how it’s used. With an awareness of current privacy best practices and pitfalls, what else is possible to improve Lightning privacy?
Coinkite Launches 'BinaryWatch' Hub: Tracks Popular Bitcoin Software Signature Verification
Users can and should verify GPG signatures themselves but this hub automates the process and will sound the alarm if signature verification fails.
Currently, these projects are watched: bitcoin_core, blockclock, coldcard, green_qt, joinmarket, lnd, sparrow, wasabi.
Bitcoin Optech #228
This week’s newsletter describes a proposal to mitigate LN jamming attacks
Major Bitcoin Banking Partner Prime Trust Has Fired CEO Tom Pageler
Pageler had helmed the Nevada-based bank since January 2021, according to his Linkedin profile. He was previously its president and chief operating officer. It was not immediately clear why Pageler was fired.
BlockFi Declares Bankruptcy: High Risk Loans Resulted in Insolvency
The BlockFi business model involved lending out customer deposits to generate a return that was passed back to customers. These loans were high risk and as the market turned counterparty risk left BlockFi insolvent.
El Salvador Bitcoin Treasury Lacks Transparency
The public has had to rely on President Nayib Bukele’s word — or more specifically, his tweets — to find out when he’s buying bitcoin, how much and at what price.