Core Lightning Advises Node Operators to Disconnect Amid Vulnerability Embargo and Missing Patch
August 27, 2026
Core Lightning maintainers have urged node operators to take their instances offline immediately as a security precaution. With patch binaries not yet released and vulnerability details under embargo, operators face operational downtime.
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Bitcoin Swap Service Boltz Suspends Operations Indefinitely Following Persistent AI-Driven Cyberattacks
August 21, 2026
Non-custodial Bitcoin bridge Boltz has suspended swap operations indefinitely due to automated, AI-assisted cyberattacks that outpaced the team's capacity to ship security fixes, impacting partner wallets like Aqua and Bull Bitcoin.
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Critical BTCPay Server Vulnerability Triggers Widespread Lightning Node Sweeps
August 19, 2026
A critical zero-day vulnerability in BTCPay Server led to active attacks draining Bitcoin Lightning Network nodes, prompting an urgent security patch release and calls for server operators to update immediately.
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Boltz Founders Step Down as Veteran Bitcoin Group Takes Over Suspended Swap Platform
August 17, 2026
The founders of non-custodial swap service Boltz have stepped down after exploits caused protocol losses. A group of veteran Bitcoiners has taken over to fund, patch, and rebuild the platform.
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