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Revolut Partners with Lightspark to Launch Bitcoin Lightning Network Payments in the UK and EEA

By: en coinotag|2025/05/07 23:00:02
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Revolut , a prominent digital banking platform, has announced its strategic collaboration with Lightspark to introduce a new payment feature utilizing the Bitcoin Lightning Network . This initiative, aimed at users in the UK and select countries in the European Economic Area , is designed to significantly enhance transaction efficiency by lowering fees and speeding up payment processing times. To access this innovative feature, Revolut users must undergo KYC verification and maintain a balance in BTC within their accounts. This partnership signals a notable shift toward more effective digital transactions, as Lightspark, helmed by ex-PayPal executive David Marcus , is at the forefront of developing a robust global payment infrastructure built on the Bitcoin Lightning Network . Details regarding the official launch timeline remain undisclosed, but the anticipation adds to the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency payments.

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