Lightning Network

A new startup, Moon, will allow users to pay for online shopping purchases with Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Users will have access to a browser extension that allows them to pay with bitcoin by generating a preloaded Visa gift card.

Mar 10, 2021, 4:02 p.m. EST

Tech

Yes, you can pay for that thing with Lightning.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaMar 9, 2021, 8:00 a.m. EST

Tech

OKCoin joins roughly half a dozen exchanges that support the scaling technology.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaMar 4, 2021, 11:00 a.m. EST

Tech

The software innovations and educational efforts align with the HRF's mandate to protect human rights.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaMar 2, 2021, 1:41 p.m. EST

Tech

The average bitcoin transaction fee is $23. Luckily, there are ways to cut costs.

By Alyssa HertigFeb 26, 2021, 3:31 p.m. EST

Tech

Imagine if every shot, goal or win paid real money to everyday players. Welcome to the world of bitcoin esports.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaFeb 11, 2021, 3:02 p.m. EST

Markets

High on-chain fees and transaction times for bitcoin can be off-putting to users, the exchange said.

By Tanzeel AkhtarFeb 2, 2021, 10:50 a.m. EST

Tech

With VBTC's integration, the Lightning Network now has support from half a dozen Bitcoin exchanges.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaJan 25, 2021, 12:06 p.m. EST

Tech

The feature, added to alleviate fee pressure during Bitcoin’s bull market, could be live within a month's time.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaJan 22, 2021, 9:00 a.m. EST

Tech

Exchange support for Bitcoin's Lightning Network is growing as U.K.-based CoinCorner's integration of the scaling solution goes live.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaJan 6, 2021, 1:50 p.m. EST