Blockchain.Info Users Continue to Face Issues
Blockchain.info wallet users seem to be facing issues with the platform. There are multiple posts on various social media platforms reporting issues with login and transaction problems. Blockchain.info, one of the leading Bitcoin wallet and blockchain explorer is said to be in the process of upgrading the platform for a while now. These issues seem to be related to Blockchain.info’s wallet and API requests. One user on Reddit reported an unusual issue after he encountered an error message saying “Unable to Acquire Transaction Lock”. However, the user later updated his complaint saying he....
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