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Lightning Security Alert: Alby Reveals Critical Hub Vulnerability

Lightning Security Alert: Alby Reveals Critical Hub Vulnerability

On Sept. 9, 2026, Alby, the Bitcoin Lightning Network and Nostr tooling company, revealed a critical security flaw in older versions of Alby Hub, a Lightning-centric node and wallet. Lightning Project Alby Confirms Critical Flaw in Older Hub Versions The team disclosed the issue on the social media platform X on Wednesday, stating: “We have […]

Sep 9, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News
AI Attack Freezes Boltz, Rattles Lightning Network Users

AI Attack Freezes Boltz, Rattles Lightning Network Users

Boltz, a company that lets people move bitcoin between the main blockchain, the Lightning Network, and the Liquid sidechain, shut down all of its swap services on Aug. 3 after months of automated attacks it said were increasingly powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The timing rattled bitcoiners because the disclosure landed almost alongside the Coldcard […]

Aug 4, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News
Cloudflare x402 Integration Opens Door for Bitcoin in AI Agent Micropayments

Cloudflare x402 Integration Opens Door for Bitcoin in AI Agent Micropayments

Bitcoin Magazine Cloudflare x402 Integration Opens Door for Bitcoin in AI Agent Micropayments Cloudflare's adoption of the x402 protocol enables websites to monetize data for AI agents via direct crypto payments, with Bitcoin and Lightning Network positioned as strong options alongside stablecoins for privacy and speed. This post Cloudflare x402 Integration Opens Door for Bitcoin in AI Agent Micropayments first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt .

Jul 16, 2026 · byBitcoin Magazine
Polymarket Switches on Instant Bitcoin Lightning Deposits, Cutting 60-Minute Waits to Under a Second

Polymarket Switches on Instant Bitcoin Lightning Deposits, Cutting 60-Minute Waits to Under a Second

Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, has enabled instant bitcoin deposits over the Lightning Network, with new rails powered by the Spark protocol crediting funds in under one second. Opening up New Avenues Polymarket has switched on instant bitcoin deposits via the Lightning Network, a payments layer built on top of the Bitcoin network (powered […]

Jul 8, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News
Polymarket Turns On Instant Bitcoin Deposits Via Lightning Network, Powered by Spark

Polymarket Turns On Instant Bitcoin Deposits Via Lightning Network, Powered by Spark

Bitcoin Magazine Polymarket Turns On Instant Bitcoin Deposits Via Lightning Network, Powered by Spark Polymarket has enabled instant self-custodial Bitcoin deposits via the Lightning Network using Spark. This post Polymarket Turns On Instant Bitcoin Deposits Via Lightning Network, Powered by Spark first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman .

Jul 7, 2026 · byBitcoin Magazine
Nik Bhatia: The eurodollar system poses significant risks to global finance, Bitcoin’s market cap could match gold’s, and the Lightning Network may revolutionize yield generation | Macro Musings

Nik Bhatia: The eurodollar system poses significant risks to global finance, Bitcoin’s market cap could match gold’s, and the Lightning Network may revolutionize yield generation | Macro Musings

The eurodollar system's unchecked risks pose a significant threat to global financial stability. The post Nik Bhatia: The eurodollar system poses significant risks to global finance, Bitcoin’s market cap could match gold’s, and the Lightning Network may revolutionize yield generation | Macro Musings appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Jun 15, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing