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Bitcoin Lightning could be coming to Coinbase, CEO Armstrong said. (Coinbase)

Coinbase Looks to Add Bitcoin Lightning for Payments

The move is part of the exchange's broader plan to improve cryptocurrency-based payments globally.

Aug 2, 2023
With blockchain halvings, sometimes less is more. (Unsplash)

Litecoin ‘Halving,’ Set for Wednesday, Should Harden Supply of ‘Digital Silver’

The quadrennial "halving" on the Litecoin blockchain, set for Wednesday, means that the pace of new issuance of units of the LTC cryptocurrency will be cut in half. The dynamic is similar to the "hard money" mechanics that crypto analysts say helps to boost bitcoin's price.

Aug 1, 2023
Justin Sun (CoinDesk)

Crisis at DeFi Giant Curve Eases After Justin Sun and Others Step In With Help

Sun said a liquidity pool that utilizes tether stablecoins issued on the Tron network would “amplify user benefits,” pointing to saving a potentially bad loan.

Aug 1, 2023