Core Lightning Warns: Unpatched Nodes Face Active Attacks

Core Lightning warns of attacks on unpatched nodes Core Lightning urges node operators to upgrade after attacks hit older versions. Update now to patch security flaws, avoid crashes, and protect Lightning funds. El Salvador receives $138 million from IMF after Bitcoin waivers IMF approves $138 million for El Salvador amid Bitcoinrelated waivers Funding follows reform progress, with more transparency and fewer crypto risks Ethereum zkAPI launches private API payments on mainnet Ethereum zkAPI enables private prepayment for API access on mainnet Use zeroknowledge credits, shortlived keys, and a simpler way to pay NEAR Intents says it identified the hacker after $3.8 million breach NEAR Intents breach recovery: $3.8M stolen and 48 hours to return the funds. The team will reimburse users and shares wallet addresses to aid recovery. Japan expands sanctions on Russia and adds Garantex Japan sanctions Garantex as asset freezes hit Russia’s shadow fleet and firms See how Tokyo’s latest move tightens pressure on Russia’s war financing Russia pays wages in digital rubles for the first time Russia digital ruble pays employees for the first time as rollout expands See how the CBDC is moving into budget payments despite EU sanctions pressure