The Lightning Network enables fast, low-cost Bitcoin payments using a secure layer-2 protocol. Payment channels allow instant, off-chain transactions, settling on-chain only when channels close.

Bitcoin is often praised as a long-term savings technology, but its role as a medium of exchange is just as important—especially for businesses. From local cafés to large corporations, more merchants ...

Key takeawaysSquare is enabling 4 million merchants to accept fast, low-fee Bitcoin payments through the Lightning ...

Remote workers and digital nomads can now pay rent in Bitcoin across major cities and coastal hubs. Blockchain-powered rental platforms and smart contracts simplify lease management, reduce disputes, ...

A new legislative push to formally recognize Bitcoin (BTC) inside the United States financial system has landed in Congress, ...

Rep. Warren Davidson introduced the Bitcoin For America Act today, letting Americans pay taxes in Bitcoin to fund a Strategic ...