Major Bitcoin Core update changes default wallet protocols, risking temporary disruption across popular apps

Bitcoin Core v32.0rc1 has turned the Sept. 14–Oct. 10 window into a concentrated compatibility test for node operators, wallet providers and services that depend on Bitcoin Core’s RPC interfaces. The candidate was tagged with a verified signature on Sept. 14. The live release schedule lists Oct. 10 as the aim for the final v32.0 tag, […]

Bitcoin’s Post-Quantum Roadmap Gains Clarity with P2MR

Bitcoin’s post-quantum roadmap is becoming clearer, focusing on two pivotal proposals: Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR) and SHRINCS. According to Protocol Watch founder Christine D. Kim, the BIP-360 draft seeks to reduce long-term public-key exposure while creating an upgrade path for future quantum-resistant signatures. This development is crucial as it prepares Bitcoin for potential quantum computing threats, impacting […]

Trump administration launches major push to convince Senators to advance the Crypto Clarity Act

President Donald Trump has reportedly agreed to additional ethics restrictions in the Clarity Act, with the Administration seeking to secure enough support for the bill ahead of a crucial Senate vote this week. Speaking at the Solana Policy Institute summit in Washington on September 14, White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt said that he felt […]