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.

The legal battle involving Roman Storm, one of the founders of Tornado Cash, a non-custodial privacy protocol for cryptocurrency transactions, has ignited controversy and debate over privacy rights, software development, and governments role in regulating it. Storm faces up to 45 years in prison, accused of operating an unlicensed money transmitter business, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and sanctions evasion. The case has far-reaching implications for all software developers and those advocating for privacy.

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.

Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road marketplace, was serving a two life sentences plus 40 years for facilitating drug transactions online through Bitcoin and the Tor network. Despite being a first time, non-violent offender, his punishment was disproportionately severe compared to other Silk Road defendants who directly sold drugs

ForceField, introduced by River Financial CEO Alexander Leishman, sets a groundbreaking standard in Bitcoin security. Designed to protect users against theft, scams, and cyberattacks, ForceField combines robust security features with user convenience, ensuring that even if attackers gain access to an account, the funds remain secure.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed its opposition to Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's motion to reconsider the dismissal of criminal charges against the developers, doubling down on its stance against the software’s user interface (UI) and its alleged role in facilitating money laundering and sanctions evasion.

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

Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging its Siri voice assistant violated users’ privacy by recording and sharing private conversations without consent. The settlement, filed in Oakland, California, still awaits court approval.

As Bitcoin enters its 16th year, economist and author Saifedean Ammous took to Nostr to reflect on Bitcoin’s performance over the past decade and a half. His analysis highlights Bitcoin’s staggering growth and paints a compelling picture of its potential future as a global monetary standard.

Developer Vivek has announced the beta release of Kanbanstr, an open-source Nostr client that combines task management with decentralized payment capabilities. Built on the Nostr protocol, Kanbanstr introduces an innovative approach to organizing tasks and compensating contributors, potentially transforming how the gig economy operates.

El Salvador and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement  for a 40-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) worth approximately $1.4 billion. This arrangement aims to support the country's economic reforms, but the agreement is conditional, requiring IMF Executive Board approval and the implementation of prior actions by the Salvadoran government. 

Aqua Wallet, a non-custodial, user-friendly mobile wallet for Bitcoin and stablecoins, has released version 0.2.4, bringing essential updates and refinements. Designed specifically for users in Latin America and developing countries, Aqua Wallet enables seamless transactions in Bitcoin, USDt, and Liquid digital assets while prioritizing ease of use and adaptability.

In a coordinated effort, European and Latin American authorities have dismantled a major phishing network that targeted individuals attempting to regain access to their lost or stolen mobile phones. The operation, which involved Europol, Ameripol, and law enforcement agencies from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Spain, resulted in the arrest of 17 suspects. This international crackdown marks a significant victory in the fight against cybercrime, with Europol confirming that nearly 483,000 victims were affected globally.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has outlined plans to combat benefit fraud, which is reported to cost taxpayers nearly £10 billion annually. His announcement, made during the Labour Party’s annual conference, introduced the proposed Fraud, Error and Debt Bill. This legislation is designed to grant the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) expanded powers to address fraud more effectively. According to the government's press release, the bill is expected to recover £1.6 billion over five years by modernizing anti-fraud efforts and protecting vulnerable citizens from accumulating debt.

Discord, the popular social messaging platform, has introduced a new end-to-end encryption (E2EE) protocol for securing audio and video communications. The protocol, called DAVE (Discord's Audio and Video End-to-End Encryption), is set to be rolled out across voice and video calls, including DMs, Group DMs, voice channels, and Go Live streams.

Office workers may soon face an increase in surveillance as emerging technology is being developed to continuously monitor them at their desks. While companies are seeking to strengthen cybersecurity, this heightened level of observation raises concerns around privacy, autonomy, and mental health.

BOLT12 (Offers) has officially been merged into the Lightning Network's specification, marking a key milestone in the network's evolution. This new protocol introduces improvements to Lightning payments, enhancing efficiency, privacy, and flexibility for a wide range of use cases, including subscriptions, recurring payments, and donations.

The latest release of LNDg, v1.9.0, introduces several new features and fixes to improve the user experience and overall performance of this lightweight GUI for managing Lightning Network Daemon (LND) data. Released by @cryptosharks131, this update enhances automation and control for Bitcoin node operators, providing better tools for rebalancing and maintenance tasks.

A recent phishing attack is leveraging a unique twist to target GitHub users through a cleverly disguised Captcha page. This attack tricks developers into executing malicious scripts on their machines by masking it behind a seemingly harmless Captcha challenge.

Riot Platforms and Bitfarms have reached a settlement in Riot’s hostile takeover attempt, ending a contentious chapter in the Bitcoin mining sector. The agreement comes ahead of Bitfarms’ special shareholder meeting on November 6 and follows Riot’s acquisition of 19.9% of Bitfarms shares, valued at $180 million as of August.