Cash App Adds Bitcoin Lightning and Stablecoin Payments
Block’s Cash App announced an update that lets users pay in bitcoin using the Lightning Network and accepts stablecoin payments, bringing faster, lower-fee BTC transfers and fiat-pegged crypto options into its payments stack. By routing bitcoin over Lightning, Cash App can support near-instant peer-to-peer and merchant transactions with smaller fees than on-chain BTC settlements, while stablecoins offer a less volatile medium for value transfer.
The change could accelerate mainstream crypto payments by leveraging Cash App’s large user base and merchant integrations, boosting on-ramps to both Bitcoin’s second-layer ecosystem and stablecoin rails. Users should review in-app controls, custody and conversion details before transacting, but the update marks a notable step toward making crypto a practical option for everyday purchases and micropayments.