BitGo Integrates Lightning Network Into Qualified Custody for Faster Bitcoin Payments
BitGo has integrated the Lightning Network into its qualified custody platform, enabling institutional clients to send and receive BTC payments with lower fees and near-instant settlement. The Lightning support is now available directly from BitGo's qualified custody service in New York, allowing firms to initiate off-chain Bitcoin payments while assets remain under regulated custody.
The move matters because it pairs a high-speed Layer 2 payment rail with a compliance-focused custody model, addressing a common barrier for institutions exploring Bitcoin payments and micropayments. By embedding Lightning inside a regulated custody setup, BitGo expects to reduce operational friction for treasury, trading and customer payout use cases and potentially accelerate institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a payment tool.