Lightning Network
NYDIG-Owned Payments Startup Bottlepay Obtains FCA Registration
The startup says it’s the first Lightning network-based firm to win approval from the U.K. regulator.

5 Ways Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Advanced in 2021
This past year, key developments on the Lightning protocol have been making Bitcoin a better payment system.

CardCoins Offers Bitcoin Payments Over the Lightning Network
CardCoins’ new Lightning integration will allow customers to receive bitcoin payments quickly and cheaply.

Should You Get Your Paycheck Through Bitcoin’s Lightning Network?
Bitwage, a payroll processor that uses Bitcoin’s “layer 2” scaling solution, the Lightning Network, processed the world’s first salary payment via Lightning last week. Bitwage co-founder and CEO Jonathan Chester shares insights into how it all works and who’s using the service.

Sen. Lummis on Crypto: ‘We Will Continue to Educate’
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De speaks with Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), a top 10 winner of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2021.

Chainalysis Blockchain Data Platform to Integrate Lightning Network
Chainalysis clients will be able to allow BTC deposits and withdrawals on the Lightning Network while complying with regulations.

Jack Dorsey's Puppet Promotes Spiral's Lightning Development Kit
Jack Dorsey and the team at Spiral, formerly known as Square Crypto, have released a mini-documentary featuring a puppet Dorsey to explain their Lightning Development Kit (LDK). "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest project turning heads in the crypto community as part of Dorsey's ongoing bitcoin advocacy.

Jack Dorsey Takes Square Deep Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole
The payments giant’s name change to Block caps off a transformational year.

Proptech latinoamericana La Haus aceptará bitcoin para adquirir propiedades
El marketplace de real estate permitirá usar la criptomoneda para comprar condominios y luego ampliará su aceptación dentro de la plataforma.

The Importance of Bitcoin Upgrades and Layer Two Applications
As a financial advisor with clients interested in bitcoin, it’s crucial to understand upgrades to its network and their potential impact on bitcoin’s investment thesis.
