BitBanana, the mobile Lightning Network wallet for advanced users, has rolled out version 0.9.0, bringing new features, usability enhancements, and performance optimizations. This latest release introduces Coin Control support, a Send All option, and multiple improvements aimed at power users managing large node activity.

Tropic Square, a Prague-based semiconductor company, has introduced the TROPIC01, an open-architecture, tamper-resistant secure element built on RISC-V technology. This innovative chip aims to provide transparent and verifiable security solutions for applications such as hardware wallets, authentication systems, biometric devices, medical equipment, and various IoT implementations.

The Orange Pill App (OPA) Wallet is now available, offering Bitcoiners a seamless way to send, receive, and transact using Bitcoin via the Lightning Network. Designed for ease of use, the OPA Wallet integrates directly with the Orange Pill App to facilitate instant transactions and real-world Bitcoin connections. Whether you’re attending meetups, supporting Bitcoin-friendly businesses, or simply exchanging sats with friends, the OPA Wallet makes it faster and simpler than ever.

Fountain, the popular podcasting app, has released version 1.1.17 for iOS and Android, bringing major improvements to user authentication and laying the groundwork for an enhanced content experience. This update addresses reported login issues while introducing ongoing developments for library redesigns, content updates, and transcript improvements.

Unbank, one of the largest Bitcoin ATM networks in the U.S., has successfully processed over $40 million in Bitcoin payments through BTCPay Server in just six months. With 41,416 transactions recorded, Unbank continues to solidify its place as a leader in the Bitcoin ATM and mobile exchange market.

Bitcoiner’s have long faced challenges with seamlessly spending their sats in everyday transactions. Bringin has now introduced the Bringin Debit Card, a solution that enables Bitcoin holders to top up and spend their BTC effortlessly worldwide. This launch marks a major step in bridging the gap between Bitcoin and traditional financial systems.

After an incredibly successful early access phase with over 100,000 onboarded users, Proton Wallet is now officially available for all! The team has received overwhelmingly positive feedback and is committed to making Bitcoin self-custody easier and more accessible than ever.

Miljan, the builder behind Primal, has announced the release of Primal v2.1, introducing Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) support, richer feeds, and Legend Cards to recognize key contributors. This update enhances wallet connectivity, media integration, and user recognition, making Primal’s ecosystem more seamless and interactive.

Sparrow Wallet has released v2.1.0, bringing improvements for USB hardware wallets, multisig functionality, and PSBTv2 support. The update introduces Lark for better hardware wallet communication, eliminates the need for Ledger multisig re-registration, and adds Jade Plus USB support.

To celebrate two years of Damus on the App Store, the team has launched Damus Notedeck, a fast, native, multiplatform Nostr client. Previously limited to Purple subscribers, Notedeck is now publicly available for everyone to test on Linux, Windows, and macOS, with mobile support coming later.

ZEUS, the Bitcoin and Lightning wallet and remote node manager, just got even better with the release of v0.9.5. Available now on iOS and Android, this update brings a smoother user experience, faster performance, and smarter automation.

In a historic moment for Bitcoin mining, The 256 Foundation successfully raised funds for open-source Bitcoin mining development—not through direct donations, but by collectively mining a full Bitcoin block. This first-ever hashrate-based fundraiser attracted 350 participants, generating a peak of 1.12 EH/s and ultimately solving block 881,423. The initiative raised 3.146 BTC (valued at approximately $330,300) to support decentralized mining infrastructure.

Alby has released version 3.11.0 of its Lightning Browser Extension, introducing key improvements, bug fixes, and expanded language support. This update enhances performance, usability, and transaction transparency for users.

Zaprite has announced an integration with BTCPay Server, enabling users to receive Bitcoin payments directly into their BTCPay wallets and nodes. This feature enhances the flexibility of Zaprite's commerce tools, allowing merchants to accept both on-chain Bitcoin payments and Lightning transactions alongside traditional fiat options. Here's a quick summary of the steps to connect and enable BTCPay on Zaprite.

Draft BIP for Unspendable Keys in Descriptors
A new BIP by Andrew Toth proposes using provably unspendable keys (NUMS points) in descriptors, enhancing Taproot's scriptpath functionality. Discussions are ongoing.

PSBTv2 Integration

• Merklized PSBTv2: The Ledger Bitcoin App uses a Merkle tree approach to handle PSBTv2 data efficiently.

• Silent Payments: BIP352 relies on PSBTv2’s PSBT_OUT_SCRIPT field for enabling silent payment outputs.

Offchain DLC Protocol Correction
The DLC factories protocol allows pre-signed contracts without interactivity, simplifying the renewal process compared to DLC channels, but limits flexibility until maturity.

Coinswap has released its first public beta version (v0.1.0), introducing a decentralized, Sybil-resistant protocol for trustless Bitcoin UTXO swaps. The beta is now live on Testnet4, marking a significant step toward providing private, censorship-resistant Bitcoin transactions. This release is aimed at developers, testers, and early adopters.

Nunchuk has launched the Taproot Multisig Wallet, an experimental Bitcoin wallet leveraging Taproot, Schnorr signatures, and MuSig2 protocol. This wallet offers enhanced privacy, lower fees, and flexibility, representing a significant upgrade to traditional multisig wallets.

Bitcoin Bull is now available to European users, empowering them to buy, sell, and pay with Bitcoin while retaining full sovereignty.

”We arrive in Europe with a brand-new platform, the culmination of nearly three years of rigorous development. This third version of Bull Bitcoin is designed to deliver a superior Bitcoin experience to European users, combing speed, security, efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to sovereignty,” - announced the company.

BTCPay Server, an open-source Bitcoin payment processor, recently released version v2.0.6, introducing important updates and fixes. This release, announced by lead contributor Nicolas Dorier, focuses on critical security improvements, bug fixes, and new features aimed at enhancing user experience and merchant functionality.

Rewarding Pool Miners with Tradeable Ecash Shares. Ongoing discussions on paying miners with tradeable ecash shares to reduce payout delays in smaller mining pools.