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Core Lightning patches critical security flaws and a Bitcoin payment bug

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CryptoSlate
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What happened

Version v26.06.9 repairs a v26.06.8 regression that could delay channel traffic on busy nodes and adds protections for forwarded funds.

Key facts

  • Version v26.06.9 repairs a v26.06.8 regression that could delay channel traffic on busy nodes and adds protections for forwarded funds.
  • Reported by CryptoSlate and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:20:19 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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