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Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that Core Lightning version 26.06.7 has been released, fixing multiple vulnerabilities disclosed responsibly over the past three weeks. The AI-generated security reports for the open-source Bitcoin project have recently increased, and specific vulnerability information will be kept confidential for two weeks to allow node operators to complete upgrades before the technical details and source code are disclosed.Developers warn that immediate disclosure of the fixes could allow attackers to reverse-engineer the vulnerabilities and subsequently attack nodes that have not yet been updated. All Core Lightning node operators should upgrade immediately. Currently, the Docker image is not available, and developers explicitly warn users not to wait for the Docker image.

According to CoinDesk, the developers of the Bitcoin Lightning Network payment software Core Lightning (CLN) issued an urgent warning to node operators after the team received a large number of AI-generated security reports, revealing several real vulnerabilities. The development team advised operators not to directly shut down the machine power but to restart the software in "--offline" mode, which stops communication with other Lightning Network nodes while still keeping it operational to continuously monitor the Bitcoin blockchain and protect the funds in the payment channels.The Core Lightning team began receiving a large number of AI-generated vulnerability reports since early August, some of which have been confirmed to be valid. Developers will keep the details confidential for two weeks to complete the patch development and plan to release a signed patch version for operators to verify the source. The source code and vulnerability details will be made public after the confidentiality period ends.This is the second AI-related security incident in the Lightning Network this month. Earlier in early August, BTCPay Server experienced a vulnerability that led to the leakage of credentials for some Lightning Network nodes and theft of funds. Additionally, the "Bitcoin Red Team," composed of 16 developers, used AI models to scan 390 Bitcoin code repositories at the end of July, discovering nearly 5,000 issues, 85 of which were rated as critical.

Core Lightning maintains that node operators should shut down their nodes unless they upgrade to an unreleased version. This warning was spread via Discord and amplified by Cashu protocol developer Calle, who stated that there is a serious vulnerability. The fix binary has not yet been released, and the details of the vulnerability are under a two-week confidentiality period.This is the fourth security alert for Bitcoin infrastructure in four weeks. Previously, a Coldcard firmware vulnerability led to approximately $114 million in BTC being stolen, and issues have also arisen with Boltz and BTCPay Server. The CLN team stated that they have received multiple AI-generated CVE reports in the past 10 days and are intensifying verification and fixes.

Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that after two weeks of using cutting-edge AI to scan almost the entire Bitcoin open-source ecosystem for vulnerabilities, Bitcoin Red Team member @callebtc stated, "The easily discoverable vulnerabilities have been addressed," and maintainers are verifying "a large number" of serious and high-risk vulnerabilities.@callebtc indicated that the main findings include: decades of accumulated open-source technical debt are being exposed alongside AI capabilities that can discover vulnerabilities at speeds and scales unattainable by human researchers; Lightning seems particularly vulnerable, with its complexity meaning its security status is "worse than average"; unmaintained Bitcoin projects should be considered vulnerable until their security is confirmed.Projects that began building AI security and auditing processes months ago are now in a completely different position compared to those that have been waiting until now. The Bitcoin Red Team has now completed a foundational scan of almost the entire Bitcoin open-source ecosystem. Easily discoverable vulnerabilities have mostly been addressed, but as AI capabilities improve, external red team testing may need to continue indefinitely. Despite discovering and reporting "a large number" of real serious and high-risk vulnerabilities, @callebtc believes this process will ultimately make Bitcoin stronger. The same AI security review will soon expand to areas far beyond Bitcoin.

According to Cointelegraph, BTCPay Server has temporarily restricted public remote connections to Lightning Network nodes running the Lightning Network Daemon (LND) software after attackers exploited a serious vulnerability to obtain credentials and transfer funds.BTCPay stated that this restriction prevents external wallets like Zeus from connecting through the BTCPay Server domain. BTCPay mentioned that Lightning payments can continue, and they plan to restore remote access options when they deem it safe.

According to BBX data, yesterday global listed companies disclosed the latest real announcements regarding adjustments in cryptocurrency assets and business payment applications, with the following core dynamics:Hyperscale Data monetizes 100 BTC to build an AI data center: U.S. listed company Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: $GPUS) announced the sale of 100 bitcoins to fund the construction of its AI data center located in Michigan. The company's CEO William Horne stated that this move is "converting one balance sheet asset into another," and clarified that the company's underlying belief in bitcoin has not changed.Quantum Solutions sells 1,000 ETH to inject into AIDC business: Japanese listed company Quantum Solutions announced that it sold 1,000 ETH through its merged subsidiary GPT Pals Studio Limited (GPT) for $1.9 million (approximately 311 million yen). The proceeds from the sale will be fully invested in the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure (AIDC) and data center business.Vida Global seamlessly accesses bitcoin payroll through the Lightning Network: U.S. listed company Vida Global (NYSE American: $VIDA) announced the adoption of Voltage Credit to pay its global team members in bitcoin via the Lightning Network. This mechanism utilizes a revolving credit line to instantly issue bitcoin and repays the balance in U.S. dollars at the end of each month, similar to processing standard vendor invoices, allowing the company to establish a cryptocurrency payroll settlement channel without directly holding a bitcoin wallet or reflecting cryptocurrency assets on its balance sheet.

According to The Defiant, Lightning Labs, the company behind the Lightning network development tools, launched a dedicated website for the L402 protocol on Wednesday, positioning the protocol as a channel for AI agents to make payments in Bitcoin. The company stated that with L402, agents can make payments in Bitcoin and complete identity verification natively, without the need for accounts, intermediaries, or human involvement, and described L402 as a protocol for machine-to-machine commerce on Lightning.It disclosed that the addition is a website rather than the protocol itself. L402, or Lightning HTTP 402 protocol, has previously existed in Lightning Labs' tech stack, and its standard implementation, Aperture, is currently being used by the non-custodial exchange service Lightning Loop. This mechanism reuses the HTTP 402 status code, where the server returns a 402 along with a validation header containing tokens and Lightning invoices when the client requests a restricted interface. After the client makes a payment, it accesses the interface with the token and payment original, allowing the server to complete verification without querying the payment database.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Lightning Labs has released the alpha version of Wavelength, a toolkit that provides self-hosted Bitcoin payment capabilities for developers and AI agents through a simple non-custodial API, without the need to run nodes, manage channels, or obtain liquidity.Wavelength supports on-chain Bitcoin, Lightning Network payments, and settlement layers similar to Ark, with each off-chain payment using standard BOLT 11 invoices, allowing interoperability with existing Lightning Network. AI agents can call the API through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), hold balances, and pay for API calls in the smallest units, among other services. Wavelength is live on Signet and testnet, with mainnet access by invitation only, initially supporting Bitcoin, and stablecoin support planned through Taproot Assets.

Lightning Labs announced on the X platform that it has launched Wavelength, a self-hosted Bitcoin payment toolkit designed to make integrating Bitcoin into applications as simple as calling an API.The platform is built on a layer similar to Ark, supporting developers, AI agents, and vibe coders to access Lightning payments for any application without the need to run nodes, manage channels, or acquire liquidity. It also supports AI agents using Bitcoin payment APIs, data sources, and other services through MCP tool calls. Wavelength is currently available in alpha version on signet and testnet, with mainnet access requiring an invitation.

The prediction market platform Polymarket announced support for instant, self-custodied deposits via the Bitcoin Lightning Network, powered by the Spark protocol. Compared to the previous on-chain deposit method that required waiting for 3 to 6 block confirmations, taking about 10 to 60 minutes, the new solution allows for deposits to be credited in seconds, while lowering the deposit threshold and transaction costs.According to the introduction, Spark can complete checks for double-spending risk, fees, and Replace-by-Fee (RBF) at the time of transaction broadcasting, achieving "zero-confirmation" crediting. It also supports on-chain, Lightning Network, and stablecoin payment channels without the platform needing to operate Lightning Network nodes itself. Polymarket stated that this move will further enhance the capital efficiency for Bitcoin users and strengthen its competitiveness against rival Kalshi.

According to official news, Lightning Labs has released Taproot Assets v0.8 and its accompanying SDK. The new SDK supports developers in quickly integrating stablecoin functionality on the Bitcoin network, adding features such as backup and recovery, multi-asset liquidity control, and faster proof verification, aimed at improving infrastructure efficiency. Lightning Labs stated that the future of multi-asset Bitcoin has arrived and encourages developers to start building.

According to TechFundingNews, Lightning Capital announced the establishment of a $100 million "AI Ripple Effect" early-stage fund and appointed former Andreessen Horowitz partner Michele Griffin as the fund's managing partner and COO. It is reported that the fund will invest in startups focused on the secondary impact of AI as it transitions from experimentation to implementation on industries, infrastructure, and ways of working, while also providing secondary market and cash management strategies and offering flexible liquidity options for family offices and corporate investors.

Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart stated on the X platform that the 2x leveraged Cerebras Systems ETF (ticker: CBRG) has officially begun trading, while its underlying asset CBRS only started trading in the afternoon of the previous day, meaning that the launch of the leveraged ETF was completed just hours apart from the underlying asset. This sets a record for the rapid product launch pace. This "fast-follow" ETF issuance model is accelerating, and in the future, leveraged ETFs around non-public or high-profile assets like SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI may also emerge with similar rapid replication issuance paths, reflecting a significant increase in the productization speed of the ETF market for new asset exposures.

Solv Protocol announced a strategic integration with Utexo, launching a native Bitcoin yield solution based on the RGB protocol and the Lightning Network, enabling the conversion between native BTC and USDT through atomic swaps without the need for wrapping, cross-chain bridges, or custodians.This solution emphasizes self-custody, privacy protection, and final settlement, and aligns with Tether's previously announced plan to natively issue USDT on the RGB-compatible Lightning Network. Additionally, it was disclosed that Solv participated as a strategic angel investor in Utexo's $7.5 million seed round financing led by Tether.

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.

According to Bitcoin News, Lightning Labs has officially released a set of open-source tools that allow AI agents to autonomously send and receive Bitcoin payments through the Bitcoin Lightning Network without the need for human approval, accounts, login credentials, or API keys.The toolkit uses the L402 protocol, built on the HTTP 402 "Payment Required" standard. Websites can send Lightning Network invoices to AI agents, and after payment, the agents receive a digital payment receipt as an access key to unlock services or data. The toolkit also includes the "lnget" tool, which can automatically handle paid content access requests in the background. Additionally, the toolkit supports AI running Lightning nodes, managing permissions, hosting paid services, and completing transactions between agents, while also incorporating spending limits and remote signing protection.

According to The Block, Amboss Technologies has announced the launch of the P2P platform RailsX based on the Lightning Network, which is a peer-to-peer trading platform built on native FPGA for Bitcoin and stablecoin trading.RailsX enables atomic cross-asset swaps through self-paying loops on Lightning Network channels, allowing Bitcoin and stablecoin holders to trade directly while retaining custody.In addition, Rails is collaborating with Magnolia and Bringin to support connections with the traditional banking systems in the U.S. and Europe for fiat currency exchange.

According to HyperInsight monitoring, the whale (0x50b30) shorted 5,806.6 ETH at 25x leverage at 13:59, with an average entry price of $2,744.99, currently realizing a floating profit of $50,500.This address frequently shifts between long and short positions, and it is common for them to immediately build a large position in the opposite direction after closing a trade.