Lightning Network
Cash App rolled out a major update adding Bitcoin Lightning payments and stablecoin transfers to make digital money faster and cheaper to use, the company announced Thursday.
Cash App's latest update enables bitcoin payments over the Lightning Network and introduces stablecoin payment options, expanding crypto payment capabilities for users and merchants. The move aims to speed up transactions and lower costs while broadening fiat-linked crypto use in everyday payments.
Cash App now lets users send dollar cash balances directly to Bitcoin wallets over the Lightning Network, enabling merchants to receive BTC while customers pay with fiat. The move reduces checkout friction and could accelerate Lightning adoption for everyday commerce.
Cash App will route fiat customer payments through the Lightning Network so merchants can receive BTC while buyers pay in dollars. The move aims to simplify merchant adoption of Bitcoin and speed settlement.
Cash App will let customers pay in dollars while routing transactions over the Lightning Network so merchants receive Bitcoin, aiming to speed settlement and cut fees.
A viral poll where over 80% rejected the Lightning Network as 'real Bitcoin' reignited debates about scaling, custody and Bitcoin's identity. The episode highlights a wider rift between on‑chain purists and layer‑2 proponents with tangible implications for wallets, merchants and adoption.
Square now lets merchants accept Bitcoin globally via Lightning Network, offering near-instant settlement and options to convert payments to fiat or hold BTC. The move aims to streamline crypto payments for businesses and accelerate merchant adoption.
Square is enabling Bitcoin payments for over 4 million U.S. merchants using the Lightning Network, rolling out nationwide except New York. The service carries zero processing fees until 2026 and shifts to a 1% fixed fee from January 2027.
On Nov. 10, 2025, Square rolled out Bitcoin Payments to more than 4 million U.S. merchants (excluding New York), enabling instant Lightning-based BTC checkouts at point-of-sale. The move could accelerate retail crypto adoption and reshape how merchants handle digital payments.
Satnotes will deploy a community ATM in El Zonte starting January 1, 2026, dispensing physical banknotes valued at 500 satoshis each. The pilot aims to boost grassroots Bitcoin adoption and provide a cash-like entry point for locals and visitors.