**tbdxxx Launched as Ark - Privacy Preserving Layer 2 Bitcoin Scaling Solution**
"Ark is a liquidity network that operates like Lightning, but without introducing liquidity constraints. It uses virtual utxos, to enable anonymous, scalable, off-chain payments. ASPs provide liquidity to the network and charge fees for their services."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tbdxxx-ark-layer-2-scaling-solution/
**tbdxxx Named as Ark: Privacy Preserving Layer 2 Bitcoin Scaling Solution**
"Ark is a liquidity network that operates like Lightning, but without introducing liquidity constraints. It uses virtual utxos, to enable anonymous, scalable, off-chain payments. ASPs provide liquidity to the network and charge fees for their services."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tbdxxx-ark-layer-2-scaling-solution/
**Block 790600: Important News of the Week**
News. Updates. Research. Stats. Everything Important You Need to Know.
**Bitcoin 2023 General Assembly Day 2: Livestream & Agenda**
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.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-2023-general-assembly-day-2-livestream-agenda/
**Strike Goes Global, Expands to 65 Countries to Reach 3 Billion People**
"We're going global headquartered out of El Salvador," Strike CEO Jack Mallers said in his speech at Bitcoin 2023 conference.
**Strike Goes Global, Expands to 65 Countries to Reach 3 Billion People**
Strike CEO Jack Mallers made the announcement on the Nakamoto stage at Bitcoin 2023 conference.
**LNbits v0.10.7 Released**
LNbits is a free and open-source Lightning wallet and accounts system with variety of handy plugins and integrations.
**Mempool.Space Announces Transaction Acceleration Marketplace**
Mempool's CEO Wiz introduced Mempool's Accelerator on Open Source stage at Bitcoin 2023.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mempool-acceleration-marketplace-upcoming/
**TBD Launches Initial Web5 SDK For Decentralized Applications**
"The Web5 tech preview is now ready for developers to start building decentralized applications that return ownership and control over identity and data to individuals."
**Core Lightning Umbrel App Gets A Major Facelift**
Core Lightning Umbrel App is now officially built and maintained by Blockstream.
**EttaWallet: Open Source Non-Custodial Lightning Wallet**
EttaWallet is a reference open-source non-custodial lightning wallet with a strong bias towards usability, accessibility, and good UX. It was inspired by Bitcoin Design Community.
**Screens Are Not a Panacea: Server as a Screen**
Block's Max Guide shared the company's latest design considerations for a secure and easy to use signing device.
**Bitcoin 2023 General Assembly Day 1: Livestream & Agenda**
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.
**Proposal For A New Mempool Design**
The proposed solution involves maintaining a total ordering of the mempool's transactions, which would be used to implement symmetrically opposite mining and eviction algorithms.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/proposal-for-a-new-mempool-design/
**Spiral Adds, Renews Developer Grants, Counts At Least 6000 Developers Building with LDK**
Spiral is an independent, bitcoin-focused entity within the Block's ecosystem of companies that builds and funds free, open-source projects that improve bitcoin's privacy, security, UX, and ability to scale.
**Blockstream Green Desktop v1.2.0: Improved Stability**
Blockstream Green is a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet, available for desktop as well as Android and iOS. It is based on gdk, a cross-platform wallet library.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/blockstream-green-deskpto-v1-2-0/
**IBEX Mercado Partners with Grupo Salinas To Integrate Lightning Payments In Its Products**
"IBEX Mercado, a bitcoin Lightning payment service provider, has announced a new partnership with Grupo Salinas, one of the largest corporate conglomerates in Mexico."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ibex-mercado-partners-with-grupo-salinas/
**FATF Pushes Pakistan To Ban Bitcoin, Urges G7 to Enact Stricter Financial Surveillance**
Pakistan government is set to ban bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the country following FATF's guidance, while FAFT urges more countries to adopt its archaic surveillance regime.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fatf-urges-g-7-for-more-kyc-aml/
**FATF Pushes Pakistan To Ban Bitcoin, Urges G7 to Enact Stricter Financial Surveillance**
Pakistan government is set to ban bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the country following FATF's guidance, while FAFT urges more countries to adopt its surveillance regime.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fatf-urges-g-7-for-more-kyc-aml/
**BitResolve: Bitcoin-Native Dispute Resolution for FOSS Bounties**
"Private, bitcoin-native dispute resolution systems can drive efficiencies and provide assurances that better facilitate the flow of commerce in FOSS funding, and perhaps beyond."