Liquid Network suffered a consensus bug that let an attacker mint invalid L-BTC, drain most of the BTC reserve, and then bargain with Blockstream on-chain. Some funds were returned, but the exploit exposed a brutal verification failure, not a key theft.
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Core Lightning is urging node operators to upgrade fast or shut down entirely after multiple AI-generated vulnerability reports triggered a security response and a two-week embargo. The warning has raised both urgency and criticism over how the alert was communicated.
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Adam Back says Bitcoin is outmuscling DeFi where it matters most: security. Speaking at Consensus Miami 2026, the Blockstream CEO argued that Bitcoin's simpler design is proving more reliable than the smart-contract-heavy plumbing behind much of decentralized finance. Bitcoin vs DeFi: Back says Bitcoin is winning the “security war.” Adoption waves: Retail first, spot ETFs […]
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Capital B has secured fresh backing from Blockstream CEO Adam Back through a €1.1 million ($1.28 million) warrant issuance, adding more fuel to its Bitcoin treasury strategy while plenty of other corporate BTC holders are getting nervous, hedging, or outright selling. €1.1 million raised through warrant subscriptions Adam Back fully subscribed the deal Funds earmarked […]
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The Epstein Files and Bitcoin: A Dark Stain or Just Noise in the Crypto Saga? The U.S. Department of Justice recently unleashed over 3 million pages of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, a name synonymous with scandal and crime. While the world pores over his connections to the elite, the crypto community has latched onto […]
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Blockstream Plants Its Flag in Tokyo: A Bold Move for Bitcoin’s Asian Frontier Blockstream has opened a new office in Tokyo, aiming to boost Bitcoin adoption across Asia. This expansion is backed by partnerships with Diamond Hands and Fulgur Ventures, and focuses on promoting Bitcoin layer-2 technologies, self-custody solutions, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization in […]
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Crypto Custodian Komainu Secures $75M in Bitcoin-Funded Round Led by Blockstream Komainu, a crypto custodian backed by Nomura, CoinShares, and Ledger, has raised $75 million in a funding round entirely in Bitcoin, led by Blockstream. This move not only demonstrates confidence in the crypto custody sector but also highlights Bitcoin’s growing role in institutional finance. […]
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