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2023-11-06 13:28:02

**Zaprite Launched Integration with Alby**
"Zaprite now offers the ability to connect your Alby wallet and receive payments directly into your Alby Lightning Address."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zaprite-alby-integration/

2023-10-26 15:44:06

**Lightspark Introduced Travel Rule Compliant LNURL for Regulated Entities**
According to Lightspark, Universal Money Address (UMA) is a global and open-source 'email' address for money. It aims to let 'anyone' to send and receive money (fiat and crypto) 24/7 using their favorite UMA-enabled wallet, exchange, or bank.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lightspark-uma/

2023-10-26 15:44:06

2023-06-05 23:16:31

**Bitkit v1.0.0-beta.51: Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements**
Bitkit is a non-custodial Bitcoin and Lightning wallet that also supports profiles, contacts, payments to contacts, key-based logins, widgets, and more. Available on iOS and Android.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitkit-v1-0-0-beta-51/

2023-06-02 14:22:36

**Border Searches of Cell Phones Require a Warrant, Rules US Federal Judge in a Historic Decision**
"The number of warrantless device searches at the border and the significant invasion of privacy they represent is only increasing. In Fiscal Year 2022, CBP conducted an all-time high of 45,499 device searches."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/border-searches-of-cell-phones-require-a-warrant-us-federal-judge/

2023-06-02 06:28:20

**Tor v0.4.8.1-alpha: Onion Service Proof-of-Work**
When onion service proof-of-work is widely implemented amongst nodes, the Denial of Service (DoS or DDoS) attacks that have plagued the network for years could be considerably lessened. For now, the feature is disabled by default.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tor-v0-4-8-1-alpha/

2023-05-31 12:03:41

**Nostur v1.0.44: App Store Release**
Nostur is a Nostr client for iOS devices.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nostur-v1-0-44/

2023-05-28 22:06:00

**ThunderHub v0.13.19 Released**
ThunderHub is an open-source LND node manager where you can manage and monitor your node on any device or browser.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/thunderhub-v0-13-19/

2023-05-28 21:57:47

**Samourai Dojo v1.20.0: Dojo Tracker Optimizations**
Samourai Dojo is an end-to-end bitcoin wallet backing server for powering Samourai Wallet and other light wallets.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/samourai-dojo-v1-20-0/

2023-05-28 21:36:47

**Amethyst v0.52.2: Sensitive Content (NIP-36)**
Amethyst is a free and open-source Nostr client for Android devices.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/amethyst-v0-52-2/

2023-05-27 17:43:56

**Block 791661: Important News of the Week**
News. Updates. Research. Stats. Everything Important You Need to Know.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/791661/

2023-05-26 20:56:52

**BitBanana v0.6.2: Advanced Channel Details**
BitBanana (ex-Zap Android) is a native Android app for Lightning node operators focused on user experience and ease of use.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitbanana-v0-6-2/

2023-05-26 14:10:28

**Darkpool (Tarpit): Privacy Preserving Cooperative Self-Custody Pool on Bitcoin**
"Darkpool is chaumian blinded ecash like co-op mixing pool for self custodial savings accompanying Mints."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/darkpool-tarpit/

2023-05-25 19:45:04

**Bitcoin 2023 Open Source Stage Day 1 and Day 2 Talks**
Watch the full first and second days of the Open Source stage at Bitcoin 2023.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-2023-open-source-stage-talks/

2023-05-25 14:34:59

**Start9 Labs Introduces Server Lite and 2023 Server One**
Start9 Labs develops StartOS, a graphical OS for running self-hosted software, and also offers dedicated plug 'n' play hardware devices.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/start9-launches-server-lite-and-server-one/

2023-05-25 12:13:24

**Brink Receives $50K From BitMEX, Fundraiser with Marathon Nears $800K**
All donations to Brink are 501(c)(3) tax-deductible and 100% of donations will support the Bitcoin developers building, securing, testing, and reviewing the Bitcoin Core software underpinning the Bitcoin network.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitmex-donates-50k-to-brink/

2023-05-25 10:24:59

**The Power of Lightning Summit To Take Place on July 13-14 in Nashville**
The Power of Lightning Summit is a privacy-friendly Bitcoin event that will take place at Bitcoin Park in Nashville on July 13 and 14.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/the-power-of-lightning-summit-july-13-14-nashville/

2023-05-25 08:49:56

**Tornado Cash Developer Challenges Chainalysis Data Alleging Criminal Links**
"Lawyers for the privacy protocol developer facing money laundering charges in the Netherlands have disputed the evidence purporting to prove links to criminal money."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tornado-cash-developer-questions-chainalysis-data-alleging-criminal-links/

2023-05-25 08:22:33

**Liquid Swaps by Boltz: Lightning-Liquid Atomic Swaps**
Liquid Swaps can aid your Lightning node operations by rebalancing your channels for low fees in a sustained high-fee market.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/liquid-swaps-by-boltz/

2023-05-25 07:53:13

**Lava: Bitcoin-Native Lending & Borrowing Protocol**
"Lava’s mission is to enable anyone to access financial freedom, which we believes requires giving people freedom over finance through self-custody and freedom from finance through simple and reliable experiences."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lava-bitcoin-native-finance/

2023-05-25 07:09:02

**ZapGate: Paywalls on Nostr**
ZapGate plays with the idea of allowing anyone to upload premium content such as images, videos, long-form text, or music and enable users to purchase them through zaps.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zapgate-nostr/

2023-05-24 21:45:09

**WalletScrutiny.com Is Down Due to DMCA Takedown Notice By a Custodial Exchange**
WalletScrutiny.com aims to improve the security of Bitcoin wallets by examining products for transparency and potential attacks.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/walletscrutiny-com-is-down-due-to-dmca-takedown-notice/

2023-05-24 21:11:17

**LNbits v0.10.8 Released**
LNbits is free and open-source Lightning wallet and accounts system that comes with a variety of useful plugins and integrations.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnbits-v0-10-8/

2023-05-24 08:49:16

**RaspiBlizt v1.9.0: Updates & New Apps**
RaspiBlitz is a do-it-yourself Lightning Node (LND and/or Core Lightning) running together with a Bitcoin full node on a RaspberryPi.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/raspiblitz-v1-9-0/

2023-05-24 08:49:16

**RaspiBlitz v1.9.0: Updates & New Apps**
RaspiBlitz is a do-it-yourself Lightning Node (LND and/or Core Lightning) running together with a Bitcoin full node on a RaspberryPi.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/raspiblitz-v1-9-0/

2023-05-24 04:58:12

**Ledger Pauses The Launch of Recover Service, Accelerates Open Source Roadmap**
"We have decided to accelerate our open-sourcing roadmap to bring more verifiability to everything we do."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ledger-accelerates-open-source-roadmap/

2023-05-23 21:03:17

**Hong Kong To Open Bitcoin Trading For Retail From June 1st**
"Hong Kong is coming full circle as it used to be a digital-asset hub in the industry’s earlier years before taking a more skeptical stance. China’s ban on crypto in 2021 dulled the city’s allure as a conduit for mainland cash."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/hong-kong-expected-to-lift-bitcoin-trading-ban/

2023-05-23 20:35:25

**Nutstash Wallet v0.1.12 Released**
Nutstash is a Cashu Wallet with multi-mint and send-to-nostr-key functionality.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nutstash-v-0-1-12/

2023-05-23 12:53:07

**RoboSats Guide: Simple & Private Lightning-based P2P Exchange**
"RoboSats is an Open Source peer-to-peer exchange for buying and selling sats using the Lightning Network. It requires zero sign up information, is accessible via the Tor browser or an Android app and allows you to obtain sats directly to your own wallet."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-guide/

2023-05-23 12:17:16

**LNDK: External Bolt 12 Support for LND**
LNDK is an experimental standalone daemon that allows LND nodes to forward onion messages. It is built with LDK and aims to bring LND users Bolt 12 support.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lndk/

2023-05-23 09:32:58

**Torq v0.22.1: Core Lightning**
Torq is a node management software for handling and automating large nodes.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/torq-v0-22-1-core-lightning/

2023-05-23 09:10:34

**Amboss Privacy Policy Raises Concerns About Sharing User Information with Third-Parties**
"Any data collection we do is either public or is explicitly opt-in. We do not collect data without consent. Destroying lightning's privacy features would be counter-productive to our goals," Amboss responded.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/amboss-privacy-policy-raises-concerns-about-selling-user-information-to-third-parties/

2023-05-22 20:57:49

**Mercury Wallet v0.8.13: Required Upgrade**
Mercury wallet is a cross-platform GUI for Mercury written in node.js using Electron.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mercury-wallet-v0-8-13/

2023-05-22 20:36:31

**Voltage Partners with Google Cloud to Expand Hosting and Locations**
Voltage is a Lightning as a Service (LaaS) provider that offers a suite of node, liquidity, and data services.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/voltage-partners-with-google-cloud-to-expand-hosting-locations/

2023-05-22 14:58:51

**BitMEX Renews Sjors Provoost's Bitcoin Developer Grant**
"BitMEX has extended Sjors Provoost’s Bitcoin developer grant until November 2023, a six month extension from the previous grant. This is the fourth consecutive time BitMEX has provided Sjors a grant, over a three year period."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitmex-renewed-sjors-provoost-grant/

2023-05-22 14:08:31

**Bitwage Integrates with 23 Payroll Providers to Cover 'Almost Any Employer in The United States'**
Bitwage is a leading provider of Bitcoin payroll solutions.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitwage-integrates-with-22-us-payroll-providers/

2023-05-22 10:48:39

**Bottlepay App Is Closing Down Again**
Bottlepay is a UK-based payments startup building FCA-regulated custodial services on Bitcoin and Lightning Network.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bottlepay-is-shutting-down/

2023-05-21 20:58:50

**EmbassyOS Renamed to StartOS, v0.3.4.2 Released**
StartOS is a browser-based, graphical operating system for a personal server.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/embassyos-renamed-to-startos/

2023-05-21 11:55:50

**SeedHammer v0.11.1: Constant Time Engraving**
SeedHammer is a metal engraving machine for bitcoin used for creating robust singlesig/multisig with mnemonic seed, descriptor and QRs. It is air gapped, open source, verifiable and trustless.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/seedhammer-v0-11-1/

2023-05-20 21:33:48

**Fedi Alpha Is Now Available For Testing**
Fedi Alpha is a first step towards Federated OS. It lets builders and protocol pioneers to test Federations.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fedi-alpha-available-for-testing/

2023-05-20 21:00:13

**Bitcoin 2024 Will Take Place In Nashville on July 25-27 Next Year**
The Bitcoin Conference, the world's largest gathering of the Bitcoin industry, is set to take place in Nashville, Tennessee, from July 25-27, 2024.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-2024-will-take-place-in-nashville-on-july-25-27-next-year/

2023-05-20 19:57:08

**tbdxxx Launched as Ark - Privacy Preserving Layer 2 Bitcoin Scaling Solution**
"Ark is a liquidity network that operates like Lightning, but without introducing liquidity constraints. It uses virtual utxos, to enable anonymous, scalable, off-chain payments. ASPs provide liquidity to the network and charge fees for their services."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tbdxxx-ark-layer-2-scaling-solution/

2023-05-20 19:57:08

**tbdxxx Named as Ark: Privacy Preserving Layer 2 Bitcoin Scaling Solution**
"Ark is a liquidity network that operates like Lightning, but without introducing liquidity constraints. It uses virtual utxos, to enable anonymous, scalable, off-chain payments. ASPs provide liquidity to the network and charge fees for their services."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tbdxxx-ark-layer-2-scaling-solution/

2023-05-20 15:54:04

**Block 790600: Important News of the Week**
News. Updates. Research. Stats. Everything Important You Need to Know.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/790600/

2023-05-20 12:43:57

**Bitcoin 2023 General Assembly Day 2: Livestream & Agenda**
Bitcoin 2023 is a 3-day Bitcoin industry event organized by Bitcoin Magazine. It takes place in Miami Beach Convention Center on May 18-20, 2023.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-2023-general-assembly-day-2-livestream-agenda/

2023-05-19 21:01:17

**Strike Goes Global, Expands to 65 Countries to Reach 3 Billion People**
Strike CEO Jack Mallers made the announcement on the Nakamoto stage at Bitcoin 2023 conference.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/strike-goes-global/

2023-05-19 21:01:17

**Strike Goes Global, Expands to 65 Countries to Reach 3 Billion People**
"We're going global headquartered out of El Salvador," Strike CEO Jack Mallers said in his speech at Bitcoin 2023 conference.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/strike-goes-global/

2023-05-19 18:39:22

**LNbits v0.10.7 Released**
LNbits is a free and open-source Lightning wallet and accounts system with variety of handy plugins and integrations.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnbits-v0-10-7/

2023-05-19 18:15:51

**Mempool.Space Announces Transaction Acceleration Marketplace**
Mempool's CEO Wiz introduced Mempool's Accelerator on Open Source stage at Bitcoin 2023.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mempool-acceleration-marketplace-upcoming/

2023-05-19 16:54:07

**TBD Launches Initial Web5 SDK For Decentralized Applications**
"The Web5 tech preview is now ready for developers to start building decentralized applications that return ownership and control over identity and data to individuals."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tbd-launches-web5-sdk/

2023-05-19 14:53:59

**Core Lightning Umbrel App Gets A Major Facelift**
Core Lightning Umbrel App is now officially built and maintained by Blockstream.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/core-lightning-app-on-umbrel/

2023-05-19 14:12:26

**EttaWallet: Open Source Non-Custodial Lightning Wallet**
EttaWallet is a reference open-source non-custodial lightning wallet with a strong bias towards usability, accessibility, and good UX. It was inspired by Bitcoin Design Community.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ettawallet/

2023-05-19 13:50:15

**Screens Are Not a Panacea: Server as a Screen**
Block's Max Guide shared the company's latest design considerations for a secure and easy to use signing device.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/screens-are-not-a-panacea/

2023-05-19 12:00:11

**Bitcoin 2023 General Assembly Day 1: Livestream & Agenda**
Bitcoin 2023 is a 3-day Bitcoin industry event organized by Bitcoin Magazine. It takes place in Miami Beach Convention Center on May 18-20, 2023.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-2023-ga-day-1/

2023-05-19 11:23:44

**Proposal For A New Mempool Design**
The proposed solution involves maintaining a total ordering of the mempool's transactions, which would be used to implement symmetrically opposite mining and eviction algorithms.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/proposal-for-a-new-mempool-design/

2023-05-19 11:12:32

**Spiral Adds, Renews Developer Grants, Counts At Least 6000 Developers Building with LDK**
Spiral is an independent, bitcoin-focused entity within the Block's ecosystem of companies that builds and funds free, open-source projects that improve bitcoin's privacy, security, UX, and ability to scale.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/spiral-adds-renews-developer-grants-claims-at-least-6000-developers-are-building-with-ldk/

2023-05-19 10:30:33

**Blockstream Green Desktop v1.2.0: Improved Stability**
Blockstream Green is a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet, available for desktop as well as Android and iOS. It is based on gdk, a cross-platform wallet library.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/blockstream-green-deskpto-v1-2-0/

2023-05-19 10:14:13

**IBEX Mercado Partners with Grupo Salinas To Integrate Lightning Payments In Its Products**
"IBEX Mercado, a bitcoin Lightning payment service provider, has announced a new partnership with Grupo Salinas, one of the largest corporate conglomerates in Mexico."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ibex-mercado-partners-with-grupo-salinas/

2023-05-19 09:19:17

**FATF Pushes Pakistan To Ban Bitcoin, Urges G7 to Enact Stricter Financial Surveillance**
Pakistan government is set to ban bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the country following FATF's guidance, while FAFT urges more countries to adopt its surveillance regime.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fatf-urges-g-7-for-more-kyc-aml/

2023-05-19 09:19:17

**FATF Pushes Pakistan To Ban Bitcoin, Urges G7 to Enact Stricter Financial Surveillance**
Pakistan government is set to ban bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the country following FATF's guidance, while FAFT urges more countries to adopt its archaic surveillance regime.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fatf-urges-g-7-for-more-kyc-aml/

2023-05-19 08:17:13

**BitResolve: Bitcoin-Native Dispute Resolution for FOSS Bounties**
"Private, bitcoin-native dispute resolution systems can drive efficiencies and provide assurances that better facilitate the flow of commerce in FOSS funding, and perhaps beyond."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitresolve-dispute-resolution/

2023-05-19 06:45:40

**MicroBT Releases New Line of Whatsminer M50 Series**
"MicroBT, the Bitcoin ASIC manufacturer behind the WhatsMiner line of ASIC mining machines, unveiled its latest offerings at Bitcoin 2023."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/microbt-releases-new-line-of-whatsminer-m50/

2023-05-18 21:30:25

**Brink Partners with Marathon Digital Holdings to Raise $1M For Bitcoin Core Development**
Brink funds independent Bitcoin Core developers working on building, securing, testing, and reviewing the software powering the Bitcoin network.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/brink-marathon-partnership/

2023-05-18 21:29:02

**Wasabi Nostr: Find WabiSabi Coordinators Over Nostr**
Wasabi Nostr lets you discover WabiSabi coinjoin coordinators via Nostr.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wasabi-nostr-find-wabisabi-ccordinators/

2023-05-18 16:45:33

**Bitcoin Core v24.1 Released**
Bitcoin Core is the most popular software used to connect to the Bitcoin network and run a node.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-core-v24-1/

2023-05-18 13:39:52

**Lightspark Unveils Wallet SDK, New Partnerships with Compliance, Surveillance Firms**
"We're excited to launch our wallet SDK to enable any wallet platform, exchange or company to easily implement a fully functional Lightning wallet on their stack. Also thrilled to unveil new partnerships," said Lightspark CEO David Marcus.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lightspark-wallet-sdk-partnerships/

2023-05-18 13:02:16

**Azteco Raises $6M In A Seed Funding Round Led By Jack Dorsey**
Azteco provides a way to buy Bitcoin directly from corner shops and retailers in many countries without providing ID or having to create an account.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/azteco-raises-6m/

2023-05-18 11:46:48

**Bitcoin 2023 Industry Day: Livestream, Agenda, Notes**
Bitcoin 2023 is a 3-day Bitcoin industry event organized by Bitcoin Magazine. It takes place in Miami Beach Convention Center on May 18-20, 2023.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-2023-industry-day/

2023-05-18 10:42:54

**Amethyst v0.50.4: Reaction Watch & Other Improvements**
Amethyst is a free and open-source Nostr client for Android devices.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/amethyst-v0-50-4/

2023-05-18 10:13:59

**Nostrrr: Simple Nostr Relay Explorer**
Nostrrr provides a way to browse and discover Nostr relays and their specifications.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nostrrr-relay-explorer/

2023-05-18 05:30:47

**Stack Duo v1.0.6: Redone Themes, Custom Block Explorers**
Stack Duo is an open source, privacy-focused Bitcoin and Monero wallet with PayNyms support.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/stack-duo-v1-0-6/

2023-05-18 04:55:19

**Bitcoin, CTV Covenants, and The Enigma Network**
"Bip-119 or CheckTemplateVerify (CTV), introduces the capability to pre-commit transactions through pre-signed hashed transactions. But what does this mean exactly? To put it in perspective, if Taproot enables signature aggregation, CTV takes it a step further by enabling transaction aggregation."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ctv-covenants-enigma/

2023-05-17 18:36:37

**GrapheneOS v2023051600 Released: Contact Scopes**
GrapheneOS is an Android-based, open-source, privacy and security-focused mobile operating system.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/grapheneos-v2023051600/

2023-05-17 17:57:34

**Tether To Invest Up To 15% Of Monthly Operating Profits In Bitcoin**
Tether is set to accumulate bitcoin on regular basis moving forward.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tether-ramps-up-bitcoin-investments/

2023-05-17 15:37:51

**Envoy Wallet v1.1.3: Standalone Wallet Functionality, Magic Backups**
Envoy is a free and open source mobile Bitcoin wallet and a companion app for Passport, developed by Foundation.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/envoy-v1-1-3/

2023-05-17 14:57:40

**Bitcoin Optech #251: Testing HTLC Endorsement**
Bitcoin Optech helps Bitcoin users and businesses integrate scaling technologies.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-251/

2023-05-17 10:31:43

**Start9 Launches Community Tech Program Paying $21/Hr for Customer Support**
"Our Start9 Community Tech Program is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of digital autonomy while embracing the benefits of zero-obligation, freelance work."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/start9-launches-community-tech-program/

2023-05-17 09:51:49

**Sphinx Relay v2.3.2 Released**
Sphinx Relay is a Node.js wrapper for communication between sphinx client and lightning node.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sphinx-relay-v2-3-2/

2023-05-17 09:26:14

**Mutiny Node v0.3.3: Mainnet Touchups**
Mutiny Node is a SDK behind Mutiny Wallet.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mutiny-node-v0-3-3/

2023-05-16 21:52:58

**Taproot Assets v0.2: Taro Rebranded**
"Taproot Assets v0.2 provides the core set of features for developers looking to issue, send, receive, and discover assets on the bitcoin blockchain, currently on testnet with mainnet support coming soon."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/taproot-assets-v0-2/

2023-05-16 21:19:06

**MyNode v0.3.17 Released**
MyNode is a free and open source Bitcoin and Lightning node management interface.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mynode-v0-3-17-released/

2023-05-16 21:02:33

**EU Council Signs On MiCA Regulation, New Reporting Requirements on Crypto Assets**
"Markets in Crypto Assets regulation was given final approval by the EU’s Council, which also agreed a new law for sharing data on crypto tax holdings."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/eu-council-signs-on-mica-regulation-agrees/

2023-05-16 20:57:28

**Storm: Protocol Suite For Decentralized Storage and Messaging**
"Storm operates on top of Lightning Network and provides a way of setting up long-term trustless storage channels, as well as an API for structured data propagation, storage and - last but not least - querying."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/storm-protocol-suite/

2023-05-16 17:45:30

**Keet v1.2.1: Faster Rendering of Chat Messages**
Keet is a private and encrypted peer-to-peer video and text chat application that also allows for large file sharing and has built in Lightning and USDT micropayments. Available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/keet-v1-2-1/

2023-05-16 16:43:54

**Block's Bitkey Will Not Require Customers to Hold Onto Seed Phrases, Will Not Have A Screen**
Block's Max Guise shared some key characteristics of Bitkey - Block's upcoming signing device.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/block-bitkey-design/

2023-05-16 15:29:07

**Bitcoin Tribe v2.1.7: Backups with Bitcoin Keeper**
Bitcoin Tribe (formerly Hexa Wallet) is a simple bitcoin wallet made to be used with Friends and Family. Available on iOS and Android.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-tribe-v2-1-7/

2023-05-16 14:08:53

**River Raises $35M Series B Funding Round Led By Kingsway Capital**
River offers the full suite of Bitcoin brokerage, custody, and mining services in one easy-to-use mobile app and on River.com, and is also one of the leading Lightning service providers.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/river-raises-35m-series-b-round/

2023-05-16 11:31:24

**US Senators Reintroduce Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act**
Two US senators have reintroduced legislation that requires State Department to produce reports on El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin and potential impacts on bilateral economic relations and law enforcement cooperation.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/us-senators-reintroduce-accountability-for-cryptocurrency-in-el-salvador-act/

2023-05-16 10:38:21

**Ledger Launches Distributed, KYC-Based, Cloud Seed Recovery Service Then Quickly Deletes It**
Previous articles state that Ledger Recover service splits a wallet recovery phrase into three encrypted shards and distributes them to three custodians. The service is supposed to cost $9.99 per month.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ledger-to-launch-kyc-cloud-based-recovery-service/

2023-05-16 09:14:05

**Fold Expands to El Salvador as Base for Latin American Operations**
Fold's expansion to El Salvador marks a significant milestone for the company.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fold-expands-to-el-salvador-as-base-for-latin-american-operations/

2023-05-16 08:06:37

**Plebstr Now Available on App Store and Google Play**
Plebstr is a user-friendly Nostr mobile client available on iOS and Android.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/plebstr-now-available-on-app-stores/

2023-05-15 22:24:35

**DOJ's Head Of Crypto Promises A Crackdown On Exchanges, Mixers, Tumblers and Scams**
"The top US cryptocurrency enforcement tsar is promising a crackdown on illicit behaviour on digital platforms, saying the scale of crypto crime has grown “significantly” in the past four years."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/dojs-head-of-crypto-promises-crypto-crime-crackdown/

2023-05-15 22:16:58

**Nostr App Manager: Discover Nostr Apps**
Nostr App Manager is a way to discover Nostr apps and switch between them.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nostr-app-manager/

2023-05-15 22:03:18

**ZEBEDEE Opens Its API, SDK & API Dev Playground**
Zebedee has opened its API to all developers and digital platforms through a subscription model, including a completely free option for starters.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zebedee-launches-api-sdk-dev-playground/

2023-05-15 20:32:23

**libsecp256k1 v0.3.2 Released**
"We strongly recommend any users of the library to upgrade if their code may end up being compiled with an affected version of GCC."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/libsecp256k1-v0-3-2/

2023-05-15 17:41:14

**Fake Trezor Wallets Designed to Steal Bitcoin Spotted in the Wild**
"It looks and feels like a Trezor wallet, but puts all your crypto-investments into the hands of criminals."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fake-trezor-wallets-designed-to-steal-bitcoin-spotted-in-the-wild/

2023-05-15 16:24:07

**Whirpool Surge Rounds: If Mining Fee Is Higher Than Needed Additional Remixers May Be Added**
Whirlpool surge cycles have been activated - if incoming UTXOs overpay miners fees the coordinator may select additional remixers.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/whirlpool-implements-surge-rounds/

2023-05-15 08:38:20

**Nutminer: Proof-of-Work Based Cashu Faucet**
"Nutminer is a difficulty-adjusted proof-of-work based Cashu faucet that emits a constant rate of tokens, no matter how many people use it."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nutminer-cashu-pow-faucet/

2023-05-14 21:34:16

**Snort v0.1.8: Wallet Connect, Trending Notes & More**
Snort is a Nostr UI built with React aiming for speed and efficiency.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/snort-v0-1-8/

2023-05-14 11:25:36

**Nostream v1.23.0 Released**
Nostream is a Nostr relay written in Typescript.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nostream-v1-23-0/

2023-05-14 09:48:40

**Countries Where Internet Access Has Been Restricted At Least Once**
Autocratic governments around the world are increasingly turning to internet blackouts and censorship to maintain their rule, prevent the dissemination of information and to impede organizational efforts.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/countries-where-internet-access-has-been-restricted-at-least-once/

2023-04-05 21:08:57

**Beta Version of RGB Official Website Is Now Live**
RGB is a system of private & scalable client-validated smart contracts on Bitcoin & Lightning developed by LNP/BP Standards Association.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnp-bp-standards-association-call/

2023-04-04 20:19:31

**RoboSats Reached A Record P2P Trading Volume in March**
RoboSats is a simple and private way for to exchange fiat currencies for bitcoin and vice versa.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-trading-volume-grows/