**MicroBT Releases New Line of Whatsminer M50 Series**
"MicroBT, the Bitcoin ASIC manufacturer behind the WhatsMiner line of ASIC mining machines, unveiled its latest offerings at Bitcoin 2023."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/microbt-releases-new-line-of-whatsminer-m50/
**Brink Partners with Marathon Digital Holdings to Raise $1M For Bitcoin Core Development**
Brink funds independent Bitcoin Core developers working on building, securing, testing, and reviewing the software powering the Bitcoin network.
**Wasabi Nostr: Find WabiSabi Coordinators Over Nostr**
Wasabi Nostr lets you discover WabiSabi coinjoin coordinators via Nostr.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wasabi-nostr-find-wabisabi-ccordinators/
**Bitcoin Core v24.1 Released**
Bitcoin Core is the most popular software used to connect to the Bitcoin network and run a node.
**Lightspark Unveils Wallet SDK, New Partnerships with Compliance, Surveillance Firms**
"We're excited to launch our wallet SDK to enable any wallet platform, exchange or company to easily implement a fully functional Lightning wallet on their stack. Also thrilled to unveil new partnerships," said Lightspark CEO David Marcus.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lightspark-wallet-sdk-partnerships/
**Azteco Raises $6M In A Seed Funding Round Led By Jack Dorsey**
Azteco provides a way to buy Bitcoin directly from corner shops and retailers in many countries without providing ID or having to create an account.
**Bitcoin 2023 Industry Day: Livestream, Agenda, Notes**
Bitcoin 2023 is a 3-day Bitcoin industry event organized by Bitcoin Magazine. It takes place in Miami Beach Convention Center on May 18-20, 2023.
**Amethyst v0.50.4: Reaction Watch & Other Improvements**
Amethyst is a free and open-source Nostr client for Android devices.
**Nostrrr: Simple Nostr Relay Explorer**
Nostrrr provides a way to browse and discover Nostr relays and their specifications.
**Stack Duo v1.0.6: Redone Themes, Custom Block Explorers**
Stack Duo is an open source, privacy-focused Bitcoin and Monero wallet with PayNyms support.
**Bitcoin, CTV Covenants, and The Enigma Network**
"Bip-119 or CheckTemplateVerify (CTV), introduces the capability to pre-commit transactions through pre-signed hashed transactions. But what does this mean exactly? To put it in perspective, if Taproot enables signature aggregation, CTV takes it a step further by enabling transaction aggregation."
**GrapheneOS v2023051600 Released: Contact Scopes**
GrapheneOS is an Android-based, open-source, privacy and security-focused mobile operating system.
**Tether To Invest Up To 15% Of Monthly Operating Profits In Bitcoin**
Tether is set to accumulate bitcoin on regular basis moving forward.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tether-ramps-up-bitcoin-investments/
**Envoy Wallet v1.1.3: Standalone Wallet Functionality, Magic Backups**
Envoy is a free and open source mobile Bitcoin wallet and a companion app for Passport, developed by Foundation.
**Bitcoin Optech #251: Testing HTLC Endorsement**
Bitcoin Optech helps Bitcoin users and businesses integrate scaling technologies.
**Start9 Launches Community Tech Program Paying $21/Hr for Customer Support**
"Our Start9 Community Tech Program is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of digital autonomy while embracing the benefits of zero-obligation, freelance work."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/start9-launches-community-tech-program/
**Sphinx Relay v2.3.2 Released**
Sphinx Relay is a Node.js wrapper for communication between sphinx client and lightning node.
**Mutiny Node v0.3.3: Mainnet Touchups**
Mutiny Node is a SDK behind Mutiny Wallet.
**Taproot Assets v0.2: Taro Rebranded**
"Taproot Assets v0.2 provides the core set of features for developers looking to issue, send, receive, and discover assets on the bitcoin blockchain, currently on testnet with mainnet support coming soon."
**MyNode v0.3.17 Released**
MyNode is a free and open source Bitcoin and Lightning node management interface.