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According to Bitcoinmagazine, blockchain development company Blockstream has launched version 5.2.0 of the Blockstream Green app. This update connects Lightning payments with the Liquid network (a Bitcoin sidechain developed by Blockstream), utilizing atomic swaps to convert Lightning payments into Liquid Bitcoin (LBTC) secured by Jade devices.The report states that its Blockstream Jade hardware wallet is currently the first hardware wallet capable of interacting with the Bitcoin Lightning Network, allowing users to send and receive Lightning payments while securely storing funds in cold storage.

Bitcoin developer Luke Dashjr recently publicly called for Blockstream co-founder and CEO Adam Back to resign, following the latest disclosure of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein by the U.S. Department of Justice. The documents reveal that the deceased criminal Jeffrey Epstein indirectly participated in Blockstream investments through funds associated with the MIT Media Lab and had email correspondence with several Blockstream co-founders and figures in the crypto industry.Dashjr stated that these documents reveal what he calls "deep corruption" and reiterated his long-standing disagreements with Adam Back, including the historical controversy over his lack of recognition as a co-founder of Blockstream. The related documents also mention Epstein's connections with crypto companies such as Coinbase and Tether, noting that Epstein invested $3 million in Coinbase in 2014.In response, Adam Back has publicly denied any direct or indirect financial relationship with Epstein but has not commented on whether he ever visited Epstein's private island. As of now, Blockstream and other related parties have not made any further response to Luke Dashjr's call for resignation.

According to The Block, Blockstream CEO Adam Back recently issued a statement denying any direct or indirect financial ties between the company and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein or his estate. This statement was released after the U.S. Department of Justice made millions of pages of Epstein-related documents public, which revealed that Back and co-founder Austin Hill had exchanged emails with Epstein.Back explained that Epstein was a limited partner in a fund that once held a minority stake in Blockstream but has since fully divested. The newly unsealed documents also revealed Epstein's connections with several individuals in the cryptocurrency industry and his proposal to create a digital currency based on Bitcoin technology.Previously, newly exposed Epstein documents indicated that Epstein was involved in the seed round financing of the Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream, which raised a total of $18 million, with Epstein's investment increasing from $50,000 to $500,000.

The Epstein files unsealed on January 30 show that he had connections with several key figures in the cryptocurrency industry during its formative period. Emails from 2014 confirm that he participated in the oversubscribed $18 million seed round financing of the Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream, increasing his personal investment from $50,000 to $500,000 through the Joi Ito fund of the MIT Media Lab. Co-founders Austin Hill and Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back were both involved in the email correspondence.The documents also reveal that in 2014 he discussed the definition of Bitcoin with Peter Thiel; in 2016 he proposed creating an Islamic cryptocurrency to a Saudi royal advisor; in 2011 he stated that Bitcoin was smart but had serious flaws; and in 2017 he explicitly replied that it was not worth buying Bitcoin. Additionally, the names of MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor and Trump's newly nominated Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh also appeared on the guest list for the 2010 St. Barts New Year's party.The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed that the investigation found no evidence of Epstein using cryptocurrency for money laundering or evading regulation; his role was limited to high-level networking, occasional investments, and being an observer.

According to Fortune, video game payment solution provider ZBD has completed a $40 million Series C funding round, led by Blockstream Capital, associated with early Bitcoin investor Adam Back, which invested $36 million.The New Jersey-based startup focuses on providing blockchain payment technology for game developers, enabling players to transact using Bitcoin and earn loyalty rewards. ZBD is currently collaborating with 55 mobile games and plans to use the new funds to launch a more comprehensive suite of payment products in the coming year.

According to Fortune magazine, Bitcoin payment startup ZBD announced the completion of a $40 million Series C funding round, led by Blockstream Capital with an investment of $36 million. Other investors and the company's valuation have not been disclosed.ZBD, headquartered in New Jersey, primarily provides payment software solutions for video games, supporting multiple transaction processing options, including Bitcoin. The company does not engage in NFTs or crypto-based gameplay but focuses on using blockchain as a payment channel to help game developers establish direct financial relationships with players, facilitating transfers between users and in-game reward distribution. The company currently has 70 employees and has partnered with 55 games by 2025. This funding round will be used to expand its payment product suite over the next year.

According to Businesswire, Blockstream Capital Partners (BCP) announced that it has reached an agreement to strategically acquire the digital asset trading and investment business unit of Numeus Group, with the specific acquisition amount not disclosed.It is reported that after the acquisition is completed, BCP plans to explore specific Bitcoin derivative trading strategies focused on yield generation to support the growing demand for crypto derivatives and volatility trading from institutional clients.

According to DL News, Blockstream researchers Mikhail Kudinov and Jonas Nick proposed in a revised paper published on December 5 that hash-based signature technology could be a key solution to protect the $1.8 trillion Bitcoin blockchain from the threat of quantum computers.The researchers believe that hash-based signatures are a compelling post-quantum solution because their security relies entirely on mechanisms similar to the hash function assumptions already present in Bitcoin's design. This scheme has undergone extensive cryptanalysis during the post-quantum standardization process at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), enhancing the credibility of its robustness.It is estimated that older Pay-To-Public-Key Bitcoin wallets created before 2012 (including Satoshi Nakamoto's holdings worth $98 billion) contain about $600 billion in Bitcoin, and these wallets will be the first to face the threat of quantum computers.

According to DL News, Blockstream researchers Mikhail Kudinov and Jonas Nick proposed in a published revised paper that hash-based signature technology could be the key solution to protect the $1.8 trillion Bitcoin blockchain from the threat of quantum computers.The researchers believe that hash-based signatures are a compelling post-quantum solution because their security relies entirely on mechanisms similar to the hash function assumptions already present in Bitcoin's design. This scheme has undergone extensive cryptanalysis during the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) post-quantum standardization process, enhancing the credibility of its robustness. It is estimated that older Pay-To-Public-Key Bitcoin wallets created before 2012 (including Satoshi Nakamoto's holdings worth $98 billion) contain about $600 billion in Bitcoin, which will be the first to face the threat of quantum computers.

According to CoinDesk, cryptocurrency investment firm Blockstream Capital Partners (BCP) announced in a press release on Thursday that it plans to acquire Corbiere Capital Management. Corbiere Capital Management is a stock hedge fund based in Jersey, founded by Rodrigo Rodriguez in 2023.The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. BCP stated that after acquiring Corbiere Capital Management, it will add stock and event-driven strategies to its existing Bitcoin-related products, building a multi-strategy platform aimed at institutional investors. This merger aims to create a more diversified portfolio that combines traditional securities with Bitcoin-related investment exposure. Rodriguez will serve as the Chief Investment Officer of the newly established asset management entity under BCP—Blockstream Capital Management.

According to DLNews, Blockstream founder Adam Back stated that all companies will eventually become Bitcoin reserve companies. He pointed out that Bitcoin is still in the early stages of a bull market, and although the price has dropped nearly 27% from the historical high in October due to macro issues and high leverage, the long-term trend remains bullish.Back believes that since MicroStrategy initiated its corporate Bitcoin reserve strategy in 2020, nearly 200 publicly traded companies have followed suit this year, including large companies like Tesla. He emphasized that Bitcoin is a long-term inflation hedge tool, and institutional buying continues, with adoption still in a very early stage.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin News monitoring, Blockstream Capital Partners has acquired the Swiss Bitcoin service provider Berglinde AG.

ChainCatcher news, the settlement and payment platform based on U.S. Treasury bonds, Jiko, has announced strategic investment support from Coinbase and Blockstream Capital Partners. In addition to this investment, Jiko has also established new strategic partnerships with Crypto.com, Blockstream Capital Partners, Bitso, and Coinbase. These strategic partners will work with other institutions that adopt Jiko as their banking partner to utilize its U.S. bond-based model for storage, settlement, and payment.

ChainCatcher news, Blockstream co-founder and CEO Adam Back posted on the X platform stating that participating in providing privacy, anonymity, and untraceable funds in P2P networks carries operational risks for nodes. This risk can be traced back decades, and the risks for Bitcoin node operators are not new. Although the risks of Bitcoin are somewhat lower than those of file sharing, as untraceable cash and hard currency, the risks Bitcoin has faced are clearly much higher, because BTC is reforming currency; after all, the risk of separating currency from the state is greater.Although some countries are gradually accepting Bitcoin today and related regulations are becoming more open, in certain countries it still remains in a gray area or illegal status. Therefore, even core developers may face significant risks from early exposure of their identities. It makes sense that Satoshi Nakamoto recognized this risk, which is why he chose to remain anonymous when issuing Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, the encryption infrastructure and hardware wallet provider Blockstream posted on platform X, stating that there is a phishing email

ChainCatcher news, Blockstream founder Adam Back responded to community doubts on the X platform, stating that he has not sold his shares in the Bitcoin treasury company Sequans.According to public information, Adam Back currently holds about 5.76% of Sequans' shares. He previously invested in the European listed company The Blockchain Group to advance the corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin pioneer and Blockstream founder Adam Back responded to community doubts on the X platform, stating that he has not sold his shares in the Bitcoin treasury company Sequans. According to public information, Adam Back currently holds about 5.76% of Sequans' shares. He previously invested in the European listed company The Blockchain Group to advance the corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Times, a SPAC entity Cantor Equity Partners 1 under the Wall Street investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, led by Brandon Lutnick, son of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, will acquire 30,000 BTC from Blockstream Capital founder Adam Back. The agreement also includes raising up to $800 million in external capital for additional Bitcoin purchases, bringing the total transaction value to over $4 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Swedish health tech company H100 Group has secured 21 million Swedish kronor (approximately 2.2 million USD) in funding led by Blockstream CEO Adam Back.Among them, Adam Back invested about 1.4 million USD, while the remaining 800,000 USD came from investment firms such as Morten Klein, Alundo Invest AS, Race Venture Scandinavia AB, and Crafoord Capital Partners. This funding will be used to purchase Bitcoin in the form of a zero-interest convertible loan.