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LNbits Releases Urgent Version 1.7.0 Security Update Following November 8 Attacks
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LNbits Releases Urgent Version 1.7.0 Security Update Following November 8 Attacks

Key Highlights: LNbits released version 1.7.0 to harden authentication, extension management, and payment handling following an exploit, warning that updating alone does not revoke unauthorized access. Operators suspecting compromise must stand up fresh servers, preserve forensic logs, rotate user wallet private keys, revoke funding-source credentials, and rebuild connected extensions. Security firm SlowMist recorded a 2,285,545-satoshi ...

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LNbits Urges Users to Shut Down Servers Amid Wave of Cyberattacks
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LNbits Urges Users to Shut Down Servers Amid Wave of Cyberattacks

Key Highlights: The BitTipBot attack spanned approximately five hours between 9:22 UTC and 14:00 UTC, leaving user funds inaccessible pending emergency software patches. LNbits instructed node operators to shut down instances as it prepares to release multiple security updates within 24 to 48 hours of its advisory. While the BitTipBot operator has committed to reimbursing ...

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BTCPay Server Urges Users to Shut Down Following Reports of Hot-Wallet Sweeps
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BTCPay Server Urges Users to Shut Down Following Reports of Hot-Wallet Sweeps

Key Highlights: BTCPay Server operators are responsible for their own security actions due to the platform’s self-hosted architecture and server-based hot-wallet signing keys. A fresh alert follows an earlier August exploit where attackers stole funds from LND node operators using compromised credentials obtained via a flaw fixed in version 2.4.2. While BTCPay previously stated its ...

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Lightning Labs Urges Immediate Node Updates Following Certificate Vulnerability
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Lightning Labs Urges Immediate Node Updates Following Certificate Vulnerability

Key Highlights: A vulnerability in Go’s crypto/x509 certificate verifier exposes applications to server impersonation risks on TLS connections linked to distrusted intermediate keys. Lightning Network and Bitcoin infrastructure components—including lnd, Taproot Assets, btcd, and Lightning Terminal—have released new builds compiled with Go 1.27.3. Security researchers at Cisco Talos confirmed no malicious activity was detected as ...

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BTCPay Docker Users Must Opt Into Tor on Next Update to Maintain Onion Access
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BTCPay Docker Users Must Opt Into Tor on Next Update to Maintain Onion Access

Key Highlights: BTCPay Server administrators must manually add the Tor fragment after updating to version 2.4.5 to maintain onion routing services. Version 2.4.5 introduces a security-focused breaking change that blocks outbound HTTP traffic to private networks by default to mitigate SSRF vulnerabilities. Operators relying on private-network endpoints for Lightning, LNURL, webhooks, or invoice notifications must ...

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Core Lightning Patches Critical Security Flaws and Bitcoin Payment Bug
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Core Lightning Patches Critical Security Flaws and Bitcoin Payment Bug

Key Highlights: Core Lightning v26.06.9 resolves a critical message-budget regression in v26.06.8 that inadvertently throttled peers and delayed payment channel traffic on busy nodes. The update mitigates fund-loss risks during channel shutdowns by automatically force-closing channels when an active Hash Time Locked Contract (HTLC) reaches its expiration deadline. Security enhancements patch rune authorization bypasses, mask ...

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Bringin Launches Euro Business Accounts for Bitcoin Firms in 30 European Countries
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Bringin Launches Euro Business Accounts for Bitcoin Firms in 30 European Countries

Key Highlights: Bringin has introduced business accounts across 30 European countries, allowing companies to execute cross-border settlements and instant Bitcoin-to-euro conversions. Operating on Lightspark Payments Europe AS’s MiCA-compliant architecture, the service safeguards assets with hardware security modules rather than omnibus wallets. The platform supports Lightning Network payments, stablecoins, and upcoming AI agent integrations via APIs ...

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Microtransactions Dominate Bitcoin Usage, Signaling Major Shift
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Microtransactions Dominate Bitcoin Usage, Signaling Major Shift

Key Highlights Micro-transactions under 0.01 BTC now represent nearly 80% of all Bitcoin network activity, signaling a fundamental shift in on-chain usage patterns. The transition from large-value transfers to high-frequency, small-value transactions aligns with rising institutional interest in Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs). Analysts suggest the trend could enhance price stability and accelerate mainstream adoption by ...

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Swiss Bitcoin Pay Shuts Down Servers After Security Breach Exposes User Data
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Swiss Bitcoin Pay Shuts Down Servers After Security Breach Exposes User Data

Swiss Bitcoin Pay Takes Servers Offline After Security Breach Exposes User Data Swiss Bitcoin Pay, a cryptocurrency payment processing provider, took all its servers offline on Monday following a security incident that raised concerns about unauthorized access to internal systems. The company announced the breach via its official X account, stating that email addresses, Bitcoin ...

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Malicious Bots Probe Exposed Bitcoin Payment Servers to Steal Master Admin Keys
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Malicious Bots Probe Exposed Bitcoin Payment Servers to Steal Master Admin Keys

BTCPay Server Warns of Bot Probing Exposed Lightning Nodes Bitcoin payment processor BTCPay Server has warned that automated bots are actively probing exposed Lightning Network nodes for a potential path to administrative control. The activity follows a separate critical vulnerability exploited in August that allowed attackers to obtain credentials protecting LND nodes and drain merchant ...

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Steak ‘n Shake Reports Double-Digit Sales Growth After Bitcoin Adoption
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Steak ‘n Shake Reports Double-Digit Sales Growth After Bitcoin Adoption

Indianapolis-based burger franchise Steak ‘n Shake reports that accepting Bitcoin payments has driven significant business growth, with the company citing double-digit same-store sales increases since adopting the cryptocurrency in May 2025. Bitcoin Adoption Correlates with Sales Acceleration In a post on X Tuesday, the company highlighted its performance since integrating Bitcoin Lightning Network payments. Ever ...

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