Lightning Network payment rail, DeFi trading platform and blockchain security firm raise millions

Even with the onset of crypto winter, 2022 has been a watershed year for venture capital funding. Crypto and blockchain companies collectively raised $30.3 billion in venture capital in the first half of 2022, exceeding all of last year’s totals. While the number of deals has declined in recent months, startups at the intersection of blockchain … Read more

US: 4 critically injured in lightning strike near White House

Four people have been critically injured after a lightning strike outside the White House, fire officials said. The four victims – two men and two women – were injured in Lafayette Park, located directly outside the White House complex, on Thursday, according to the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Officers with … Read more

Lightning hits people near White House — RT World News

Multiple people are in “critical condition” following a lightning strike in Washington, DC At least four people have suffered severe injuries following a lighting strike in Lafayette Park just outside the White House, emergency services in Washington DC confirmed on Thursday evening. “Apparent lightning strike Lafayette Park NW,” the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency … Read more

Mykolaiv in Ukraine hit with heavy shelling as Putin makes ‘lightning speed’ threats

Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych said cluster munitions were blowing out windows and destroying balconies. “Mykolaiv was under mass shelling today. Probably the strongest one of all time,” he said in a statement. A CNN team on the ground heard the explosions caused by the strikes and saw fires that broke out in the shelling. Residents … Read more

An Interview with Ben Caselin on AAX- Lightning Network Integration and TARO Protocol Implementation

One of the leading crypto platforms, AAX has been making waves with lots of new developments. Recently, the platform announced its integration with the Bitcoin Lightning Network, which was soon followed by another update regarding its support for TARO — a protocol that enables asset issuance on the Bitcoin network. To satisfy our curiosity, we … Read more