Alyssa Hertig

Tech

With its latest "major release," bitcoin tech startup Blockstream said its c-lightning software team is the first to release a working version of "multi-part payments."

Dec 21, 2019

Tech

A new Bluetooth-based tech could snowball into a way to create truly private transactions, its creator says.

Dec 19, 2019

Markets

Bitcoin's mining-reward halving in May 2020 could leave prices for the cryptocurrency in a range between $20,000 and $50,000, according to a new estimate.

Dec 10, 2019

Tech

Japan-based startup Nayuta has released what it says is the first lightning network wallet with a built-in bitcoin "full node."

Dec 10, 2019

Tech

New code for mining pools could fix problems associated with transaction censorship and more, say its supporters.

Dec 2, 2019

Tech

Almost 200 developers are reviewing bitcoin improvement proposals that could usher in enhanced privacy and scalability for the premier cryptocurrency.

Nov 17, 2019

Markets

Bitcoin's lightning network might have a use case beyond faster and more scalable payments, thanks to an experimental version called Whatsat.

Nov 9, 2019

Markets

A new denial-of-service attack could slow down or completely stop bitcoin payments over the lightning network.

Oct 21, 2019

Markets

A look at some recent data around usage on bitcoin's lightning network.

Oct 8, 2019

Markets

A pair of researchers have released the results of a formal verification of the lightning network, saying it's "as secure as bitcoin."

Sep 22, 2019