Sparrow Wallet v1.8.1: Oxt Fee Rates Estimator, Slider Improvements & More
Sparrow is a free and open source desktop Bitcoin wallet focused on security and privacy. It supports most hardware wallets and is built on common standards such as PSBT, with an emphasis on transparency and usability.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sparrow-wallet-v1-8-1/
Bitcoin Optech #278: Offers-compatible LN Addresses
This issue describes a proposal to allow retrieval of LN offers using specific DNS addresses similar to lightning addresses, includes regular sections of software updates, and more.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-278/
F2Pool Disables Transaction Filtering Patch (For Now)
After a series of erratic posts, F2Pool's co-founder, Chun, admitted that F2Pool had been involved in transaction censoring and stated that the filtering patch has been disabled for now.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/f2pool-disables-transaction-filtering-patch/
eNuts v0.1.0-beta: New Features & UX Improvements
"Our latest release is finally here, and it's the result of a month-long hackathon tournament! We've packed this release with a LOT of new features and improvements, taking our UX to the next level."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/enuts-v0-1-0-beta/
Floresta v0.5.1: Bugfixes & Minor Features
"This is a new release with a few bugfixes, as well some minor features. We invite everyone to test, report bugs and give feedbacks."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/floresta-v0-5-1/
Kind0.io: Concept for Migrating Compromised Nostr Keys
"When a key is lost or compromised the new key can sign a migration event, timestamp it as well and then clients can choose to act on it."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/kind0-io-introduced/
CZ to Plead Guilty, Step Down as CEO of Binance in $4.3 Billion Settlement with DOJ
"The chief executive of Binance, the largest global cryptocurrency exchange, plans to step down and plead guilty to violating criminal U.S. anti-money-laundering requirements, in a deal that may preserve the company’s ability to continue operating, according to people familiar with the matter."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/cz-steps-down-as-ceo-of-binance-as-part-of-4-billion-settlement-with-doj/
SEC Sues Kraken For Operating Unregistered Securities Platform
Kraken joined the ranks of Coinbase and Binance as the exchange is being sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for failing to register as securities business in the United States.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/kraken-sec-lawsuit/
Bittrex Global Is Shutting Down For Good
"Effective Monday 4 December 2023, all trading activity on Bittrex Global will be disabled. After that date, customers will only be able to withdraw assets as part of the winding down process."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bittrex-global-is-shutting-down-for-good/
Citadel v0.3.1 and New Installation Tool Released
"More bug fixes are coming in the 0.3.x series, and new feature development will happen in Nirvati, which will be Citadel 0.4.0."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/citadel-v0-3-1/
Cubit: A Powerful and Reliable x86 Microserver
"We designed Cubit, a powerful and reliable x86 microserver that makes running your own node hassle-free."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/cubit-launched/
UPDATE: Mutiny Wallet Makes Sending Hodl Zaps to Zeus Wallet An Optional Feature
Mutiny users can now choose whether they want to risk Lightning channel force closures by paying "hodl zaps" to Zeus wallet users by enabling or disabling the feature in settings.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mutiny-wallet-disables-sending-zaps-to-zeus-users/
Current App v0.1.4: PlebAI Integration, Unlimited Access Subscription
Over 100 PlebAI agents are now available on the Current App (Android & iOS) via Nostr, along with a new Unlimited Access subscription option.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/current-app-v0-1-4/
Fulcrum v1.9.6: Minor Protocol Upgrade
"This is a minor protocol upgrade release of Fulcrum. 4 new protocol methods were added (not yet used by any major wallet, but they will be hopefully someday!)."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fulcrum-v1-9-6/
Bitcoin Optech #277: Ephemeral Anchors Proposal Update, Miniscript Field Report
"This week’s newsletter describes an update to the proposal for ephemeral anchors and provides a contributed field report about miniscript from a developer working at Wizardsardine."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-277/
New Spiral Grantee: Will Clark
"Will isn’t new to Bitcoin Core work, but as a grantee, he’ll have the support he needs to PM neglected but valuable initiatives, including PR triage, bug fixes, user support and comms, PR reviews, and the production of associated onboarding processes and documents."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/new-spiral-grantee-will-clark/
Nostree v0.1.5: Themes, UI & UX Improvements
Nostree is a Nostr-based application to create, manage and discover link lists, show notes and other stuff.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nostree-v0-1-5/
LND v0.17.1-beta: Optimizations & Bug Fixes
"This release includes a number of bug fixes and optimizations, including: a reduction in CPU utilization due to the new mempool scanning safety logic, enchantments to the CPFP logic for anchor outputs, a fix to a peer/server deadlock, and a bug fix for the new taproot channel type that may have otherwise caused a channel to show as inactive until reconnection."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnd-v0-17-1-beta/
Cashu Nutshell v0.14.0: P2PK, DLEQ Proofs, Mint & Wallet Improvements
"Nutshell v0.14.0 brings many new features and improvements. These include a completely redesigned approach to use ecash spending conditions (programmable ecash) and the ability to transact offline (using offline signature validation)."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/cashu-nutshell-v0-14-0/
Minibits v0.1.4-beta: Bug Fixes & Improvements
Minibits is a mobile e-cash wallet with a focus on performance and usability. Available on Android.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/minibits-v0-1-4-beta/
Human Rights Foundation Launched Its CBDC Tracker
"The interactive globe shows the status of each country’s CBDC efforts and explains what the risks of CBDCs would mean in the context of each country’s treatment of human rights and civil liberties."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/hrf-cbdc-tracker-launched/
Resolvr: Decentralized Escrow & Dispute Resolution for FOSS Bounties
Resolvr (ex-BitResolve) is a decentralized adjudication system for open-source bounties that minimizes grantor discretion and provides developers assurances of payment.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/resolvr-alpha-launched/
Fedimint v0.1.4: Bug Fixes, Extending Client Functionality
Fedimint is a module based system for building federated applications. It is designed to be a trust-minimized, censorship-resistant, and private alternative to centralized applications.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fedimint-v0-1-4/
River Launched Android App and Hourly Recurring Orders
"We have more updates in the works to help our clients maximize their Bitcoin investing and transacting experience. Stay tuned!"
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/river-launched-android-app/
Bitcoin-Dev Mailing List Is Looking for New Home
"We'd like to invite feedback and proposals from the community, and see what options are available. One potential option is a migration to Google Groups, but we're open to ideas at this point. We apologize for any inconvenience this disruption has caused."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-dev-mailing-list-is-looking-for-new-home/
Primal Android v0.20.4, iOS v0.90.3 Released
- "Primal for Android just got a major overhaul. The whole app is a lot more mature and almost ready for prime time. We are planning the official Play Store release in the coming weeks."
- iOS: "This is a pretty beefy release too. Should be cleaner, smoother, and much more reliable. Almost ready for prime time; targeting full App Store release in the coming weeks."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/primal-android-v0-20-4-ios-v0-90-3/
Cipherchat: Encrypted Messaging Over the Lightning Network
Cipherchat is an open-source private messaging web application powered by the Lightning network and can be self-hosted.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/introducing-cipherchat/
Nostrasia Hackathon Recap: Winners, Awards & Honorable Mentions
"Our mission was clear: Onboard new makers into the ecosystem, innovate on bitcoin and lightning, and help new or existing projects incubate their ideas and turn dreams into a reality. With 120 makers and 37 projects entered across 3 prize tracks, we believe we got pretty close!"
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nostrasia-hackathon-2023-recap/
GrapheneOS v2023110700: November Security Patch
"This release has been in the Stable channel for a while now, making GrapheneOS the first platform deploying hardware memory tagging to users in production."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/grapheneos-v2023110700/
Armed Bitcoin Robberies Surge In Sweden Due to Open Data on Citizens
- "What appears to be common for each of these cases is that the victims had livestreamed a podcast about bitcoin/crypto days before their assault, or mentioned bitcoin in a public context."
- "This situation is occurring because in Sweden, you can easily search for any person's residential address and drive straight to their house. If you're curious, you can also search for their tax records, and find out exactly how much they paid in income or capital gains tax, and size them up from that."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wave-of-armed-robberies-sweden/
BitStream: Decentralized File Hosting Incentivized via Bitcoin Payments
"Implementing the bond contract is possible on mostly any platform such as Liquid, however, on Bitcoin it requires OP CAT."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitstream-whitepaper/
Coin Center's Tornado Cash OFAC Sanctions Lawsuit Dismissed Due to DAO Structure and TORN Shitcoin
"TORN holders still have an indirect beneficial “interest” in the use of the core software tool and the service as a whole because that increases the value of the TORN."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/coin-center-tornado-cash-dismissed/
Swan Bitcoin to Stop Serving Customers Interacting with Privacy Services
"Please be advised that depositing directly from, or withdrawing directly to, a mixing wallet may result in the termination of your account with our banking and custodial partners."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/swan-bitcoin-privacy-update/
Blixt Wallet v0.6.9: Simple Taproot Channels, Persistent Mode & More
- "This release has a lot of goodies, such as Simple Taproot Channels support, new robust Tor implementation for Android and support for a bunch of new languages."
- "With the new Persistent Mode on Android you can keep Blixt Wallet running all the time in the background."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/blixt-wallet-v0-6-9/
Roman Sterlingov's Defense To Examine Chainalysis Heuristics Under Protective Order, Trial Moved to February
"One of the defenses expert witnesses will not sign the new protective order because it exposes them to potential liability. This is the problem with the Government using private vendor to conduct criminal investigations."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/roman-sterlingov-trial-february/
Sparrow Wallet v1.8.0: Transaction Diagram Captions, Open Wallets Search & More
Sparrow v1.8.0 has been released with transaction diagram captions, larger and denser QR display, search all open wallets, airgapped message signing via QR, Satochip and Krux support, and more.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sparrow-wallet-v1-8-0/
LNeSIM: Buy Travel eSIMs Over the Lightning Network
LNeSIM lets you instantly buy travel eSIM over the Lightning Network. No KYC or email required.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnesim-launched/
BitBanana v0.6.8: Stealth Mode & UX Improvements
BitBanana is a native Android app for (LND) node operators. It works like a remote control allowing you to use your node as a wallet wherever you go.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitbanana-v0-6-8/
StartOS v0.3.5: Performance & Reliability Improvements
"This is our most stable release ever with massive improvements to performance and reliability."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/startos-v0-3-5/
Fake Ledger Live App on Microsoft App Store Used to Steal 16.8+ BTC
"Although the fraud was discovered on November 5, Google search results show that the fraudulent Ledger Live Web3 app had been present in the Microsoft Store since October 19, when the legitimate counterpart on Google Play received an update."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fake-ledger-live-app-on-ms-app-store/
Bitcoin Optech #276: Bitcoin-Dev Mailing List Hosting
"This week’s newsletter announces an upcoming change to the Bitcoin-Dev mailing list and briefly summarizes a proposal to allow aggregating multiple HTLCs together."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-276/
Athena Bitcoin To Integrate Lightning Network to Its ATMs Starting with El Salvador
"We're planning to have 100 Chivo-branded ATMs operating with the Lightning Network by December 23, starting with the one's in San Salvador," announced Athena Bitcoin CEO Matias Goldenhorn.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/athena-bitcoin-lightning-integration/
Blink Introduces Blink API, Fiat Integration & Partnership with Distribuidora Morazán
Galoy's CEO and Blink wallet developer Nicolas Burtey has made three announcements at the Adopting Bitcoin 2023 conference.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/blink-galoy-announcements-ab23/
Durabit: Bitcoin-native Incentive Mechanism for Data Distribution
"By marrying the immutability of Bitcoin's blockchain with the efficiency of BitTorrent magnet links, Durabit ensures data availability and integrity while building a self-sustaining incentive system for content distribution."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/durabit-whitepaper/
BitEscrow: Non-Custodial Escrow for Bitcoin Transactions
"There is still a lot of documentation that and other things that needs to be published, so please bear with me while I rush to get that done."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitescrow-beta-launched/
We have nothing to do with this and it's also not being shown to everyone. TON is Telegram's shitcoin even though they are pretending it isn't. Thanks for notifying us. Telegram is a shitcoin.
Fulcrum v1.9.5: Hotfix Release
"This is a hotfix release. 1.9.4 was a lemon - it contained a bug whereby the server would hang waiting for the mempool (due to inappropriate use of thread variable signals). It has been fixed. I sincerely apologize for the error on my part. All users of 1.9.4 should upgrade to 1.9.5 immediately."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fulcrum-v1-9-5/
Gemini UK to Block Bitcoin Transfers To and From Non-Approved Exchanges
Gemini has introduced changes to bitcoin transfers for its UK customers in accordance with the local version of the FATF's Travel Rule which makes it increasingly more difficult to use regulated services in the country.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gemini-uk-to-prohibit-regular-bitcoin-transactions/
Strike Added Direct Deposits, Wires, Cards & More
"We’ve begun allowing some customers to use Strike with their linked payment method, no longer requiring a deposit first. Make Lightning payment with your debit card, send bitcoin to cold storage with your bank account, and more."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/strike-added-direct-deposits-wires-cards-more/
PayPal Subpoenaed by the SEC Over Its PYUSD Stablecoin
"On Nov. 1, 2023, we received a subpoena from the U.S. SEC Division of Enforcement relating to PayPal USD stablecoin. The subpoena requests the production of documents. We are cooperating with the SEC in connection with this request," PayPal revealed in its quarterly earnings report.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/paypal-subpoenaed-over-pyusd/
Zaprite Launched Integration with Alby
"Zaprite now offers the ability to connect your Alby wallet and receive payments directly into your Alby Lightning Address."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zaprite-alby-integration/
Geyser Is Migrating to Nostr
"Aligning with Nostr opens doors to exciting features: Nostr Posts, replies, polls, hidden posts... Imagine Patreon, but with content flowing seamlessly across the Nostrverse."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/geyser-migrating-to-nostr/
MyNode v0.3.23: Software Updates & Fixes
"MyNode v0.3.23 is out now! Upgrade for a better, faster, and stronger node experience."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mynode-v0-3-23/
Block 815306: Important News of the Week
No Bullshit Bitcoin is the only audience funded Bitcoin news publication. If you find our feed useful and want to see No Bullshit Bitcoin grow, consider zapping us here or supporting us on Geyser.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/815306/
Federal Reserve Threatens to Sue Bitcoin Magazine Over FEDNOW Parody Merch
"The U.S. Federal Reserve is threatening to sue Bitcoin Magazine, alleging apparel that parodies its FedNow system is not protected speech, but copyright infringement," shared Bitcoin Magazine.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fed-threatens-to-sue-bitcoin-magazine/
Kollider Lightning Derivatives Exchange and Wallet Is Shutting Down
"Today, we share a bittersweet update. After a bold journey, Kollider is shutting down. Our mission to innovate derivatives trading through the Bitcoin Lightning Network concludes, effective immediately."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/kollider-is-shutting-down/
Braiins OS+ v23.10: Remote Installation & New Miner Models
Braiins OS+ v23.10 and Braiins Toolbox v23.10.1 bring support for two new Antminer models and introduce the ability to install Braiins OS+ remotely without the need for an SD card.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/braiins-os-v23-10/
Liana v3.0: BitBox02 Support, Labels & More
"This release introduces support for the BitBox02 signing device, as well as the possibility to label payments, batches of payments, coins and addresses."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/liana-v3-0/
StartOS Is Now Available Under the MIT License
"StartOS no longer belongs to Start9 as a company, we are its stewards, we are its engineering team, we're going to pour our life blood into it but from proprietary stance we have the same rights to it as everybody else in the world."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/startos-is-now-available-under-the-mit-license/
MicroStrategy Added 155 BTC in October, Now Holds 158400 BTC
"Our commitment to acquire and hold bitcoin remains strong, especially with the promising backdrop of potential increased institutional adoption."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/microstrategy-added-155-btc-october/
Tether Q3 Attestation Show Highest Percentage of Cash & Cash Equivalent Reserves Yielding Close to ~$1Bn
Tether Q3 attestation reveals highest percentage of Cash & Cash Equivalent reserves, over $330M reduction in secured loans and $72.6Bn exposure in US T-Bills.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tether-q3-attestation-report/
Bitcoin Optech #275: Scripting Changes
"This week’s newsletter follows up on several recent discussions about proposed changes to Bitcoin’s scripting language. Also included are our regular sections..."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-275/
Nostrasia 2023 Livestream - Day 1
Nostrasia is a free freedom conference, bringing together nostriches from different corners of the globe for conversations on everything nostr.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nostrasia-livestream-day-1/
WSJ, Elliptic Quietly Issued Small Corrections to Misleading Data
The Wall Street Journal and surveillance firm Elliptic have partially corrected their articles that overstated the extent to which Hamas and related militant groups have been funding their activities with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wsj-elliptic-quietly-altered-misinformation/
GrapheneOS v2023103000: Infrastructure for Hardware Memory Tagging Support
"Hardware memory tagging is going to provide a massive increase to protection against remote exploitation for GrapheneOS users. It's the biggest security feature we'll be shipping since we started in 2014. We want to have it enabled by default in async (fast) mode for the base OS."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/grapheneos-v2023103000/
Fulcrum v1.9.3: Improved SynchMempoolTask Performance
Fulcrum is a fast and nimble SPV server implementation for Bitcoin written in modern C++. This version improves the performance of the SynchMempoolTask by over 3x.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fulcrum-v1-9-3/
BitcoinDev.org: Bitcoin & Lightning Resources
"BitcoinDev.org is a community funded website created by Vortex with the sole purpose of on-boarding new developers into the bitcoin ecosystem."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoindev-org-launched/
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