Bitcoin Optech #236
This week’s newsletter summarizes a proposal for serverless payjoin and describes an idea for allowing proof of payment for LN async payments.
No Bullshit Bitcoin
Strike Expands Remittance Feature to Philippines: Americans Send Over a Billion Dollars to the Country Every Month
Recipient in the Philippines does not need a strike account or lightning wallet. Sender simply enters the recipients bank account number or phone number to send.
EU Chat Control Law Will Ban Open Source Operating Systems Including All Linux Distros
The proposed Chat control EU law will not only seize totalitarian control of all private communication. It will also ban open source operating systems as an unintended consequence.
BTCPay Server CVE-2022-32984 Vulnerability Disclosure: BTCPay Server v1.3.0 Through v1.5.3
CVE-2022-32984 - Vulnerability disclosure affecting BTCPay Server V1.3.0 through V1.5.3. A remote attacker can obtain sensitive information when a Point of Sale app ( BTCPay Server component) is publicly exposed.
Joinmarket v0.9.9: Tor Onion Messaging Changes and Several Bugfixes
JoinMarket is software to create a special kind of bitcoin transaction called a CoinJoin transaction. Its aim is to improve the confidentiality and privacy of bitcoin transactions.
Strike Announces Clover Point of Sale Beta Program: First Merchant Onboarded
Clover is a popular payment processing service used by restaurants and other businesses.
Prime Trust Texas License Issue May Result in Swan, Fold, and Others Cutting Off Access to Texan Users in Five Days
Texans will not be allowed to buy bitcoin, but can withdraw purchased bitcoin or fiat from the platforms.
Block 773712: Important News of the Week
News. Updates. Research. Stats. Everything Important You Need to Know.
LNBits v0.9.6.1: Fusion 45
LNBits is a free and open-source Lightning wallet accounts system that you can easily use with your own node.
Bitcoin Optech #235
Bitcoin Optech helps Bitcoin users and businesses integrate scaling technologies.
Fold Launches Enterprise Rewards API to Enable Any Bank, Card or Loyalty Program to Offer Bitcoin Rewards
Fold also offers the Fold Visa debit card, and the ability to purchase gift cards from the Fold Store, to earn bitcoin on everyday purchases.
Blockstream Raises USD $125M to Expand Mining Operations
Blockstream Mining provides colocation services to miners, across multiple enterprise-class mining facilities.