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BIP 324: A Message Transport Protocol That Could Protect Bitcoin Peers

BIP 324, proposed by Jonas Schnelli, is designed to protect Bitcoin peers against man-in-the-middle attacks using an action called a “handshake” to share keys more privately.

Users Can Now Buy Bitcoin on DropBit Using Apple Pay or Google Pay

Through a partnership with Wyre, DropBit operator Coin Ninja has announced that users of the app can now purchase bitcoin using Apple Pay or Google Pay.

BlueWallet to Integrate Bitcoin, Lightning Trading via Hodl Hodl

BlueWallet will soon allow users to buy and sell bitcoin P2P via an integration with Hodl Hodl. On-chain and Lightning transactions will be supported.

Signet Could Give Bitcoin a More Stable, Predictable Testnet Option

A Bitcoin signet, proposed by Karl-Johan Alm, could provide a more predictable and stable Bitcoin testnet for development.

Bitpanda Launches Quick Payment Service for Fiat Settlement

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda has launched a service designed to provide a quick way of paying bills and transferring funds to bank accounts.

Cartoon: Retail Blues

Despite the promises that bitcoin will be used for everyday purchases, many businesses that were initially bullish have stopped accepting cryptocurrencies.

Despite Setback in Ohio, Tax Payments in Bitcoin a Viable Trend

Even though Ohio has suspended its groundbreaking program, the idea of using bitcoin for tax payments isn’t going anywhere.

CoinShares, Blockchain Launches “Digital Gold” Token on Bitcoin Sidechain

A consortium including CoinShares and Blockchain has launched a gold-backed token on a Bitcoin sidechain.

Hong Kong Free Press Gives BitPay the Boot, Brings BTCPay Onboard

Frustrated Hong Kong Free Press has changed its payment processor from BitPay to BTCPay in order to receive its donation payments.

DropBit Adds Lightning Network Support

DropBit is updating its app to allow users to send bitcoin via the Lightning Network.

Op Ed: Is the Age of Bitcoin-Powered Discounts Finally Upon Us?

With the potential of the Lightning Network and the growth of bitcoin rewards programs, the age of bitcoin-powered discounts may be here.

Secure the Bag: Cutting Transactions in Half to Resolve Bitcoin Network Congestion

Bitcoin Core contributor Jeremy Rubin may have figured out how to reliably smooth out network congestion, increasing Bitcoin’s throughput in peak hours.
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