BTCPay Server Warns of Hot Wallet Drains, Identifies Vulnerability Affecting Older Versions
BTCPay Server, the open-source Bitcoin payment processor used by merchants worldwide, has urged operators to shut down their instances following
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Breez SDK Now Lets Bitcoin Wallets Receive Stablecoins From Over 30 Networks and Auto-Convert to Bitcoin
Breez has launched a new feature in its developer SDK that lets Bitcoin wallet users receive USDT and USDC from over 30 blockchain networks, with payments automatically converting to Bitcoin or dollar-denominated balances in the receiver’s non-custodial wallet.
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South Africa’s Proposed Rules Would Ban Buying Bread With Bitcoin. MoneyBadger Wants Policymakers to Rethink
MoneyBadger, the payment provider powering Bitcoin acceptance at Pick n Pay and South African Airways, is warning that the SARB’s draft exchange control rules would classify any payment from a private Bitcoin wallet as prohibited, even when the buyer is simply paying for bread and the merchant receives rand. The public comment period closes today.
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Radar Chat Launches as an Encrypted Messaging App With Built-In Self-Custodial Bitcoin Payments
Radar Chat is a new encrypted messaging app that lets users send Bitcoin over the Lightning Network inside any conversation, without switching apps, without copying wallet addresses, and without giving up custody of their funds.
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BTCPay Server 2.4.0 Ships With Passkey Login, Multisig Wallet Setup, and New Merchant Integrations
BTCPay Server has released version 2.4.0, bringing passwordless passkey login, a guided multisig wallet setup flow, Lightspeed and Jumpseller merchant integrations, and a rebuilt translation system that makes the platform more accessible across languages.
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South Africa’s Spendable Bitcoin: Carel van Wyk on Building MoneyBadger’s Lightning Bridge
On the debut episode of From the Founder’s Desk by African Bitcoin News, MoneyBadger founder Carel van Wyk discusses Lightning payments, Bitcoin adoption, regulation, and the realities of building spendable Bitcoin infrastructure in South Africa.
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Sparrow Wallet 2.5.0 Brings Silent Payments to Bitcoin: A Major Leap Forward for Privacy and Usability
Sparrow Wallet, one of the most respected desktop applications for users who prioritize self-custody and full transparency, has released version
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African Startups Push “Spend Bitcoin Like Cash” Model Across Retail and Payments
African startups are building new payment rails that allow users to spend Bitcoin and digital assets like cash, while merchants receive local currency.
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Bitnob Highlights Enterprise Bitcoin Payment Infrastructure at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026
Bitnob showcased its Bitcoin and Lightning payment infrastructure at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026, focusing on enterprise settlement, cross-border liquidity, and developer tools.
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