SoFi and Lightspark Don Launch Instant Bitcoin Lightning Remittance via UMA for US–Mexico Corridor
SoFi Technologies don dey partner with Bitcoin infrastructure firm Lightspark to launch instant cross-border payments wey go use Bitcoin Lightning Network and Lightspark’s Universal Money Address (UMA). This new feature go start dis year for US-Mexico corridor, e go convert USD to BTC through Lightning and then convert am back to local currency. E go provide real-time settlement, clear exchange rates and fees, e dey aim to reduce the normal 6% cost wey dey traditional remittance. This launch na SoFi return to crypto services after dem pause blockchain offerings for 2023 and e go open door for new digital-asset projects like stablecoin issuance, crypto-backed loans and staking under the US GENIUS Act.
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Di laun wey dem launch instant remitance for Bitcoin Lightning Network through SoFi and Lightspark go boost how people dey use BTC and how e go spread. As e reduce fees plus speed up cross-border transfer, dis service fit bring new volume for Lightning Network and increase demand for BTC. For short term, traders fit feel good and see more on-chain activities. For long term, bigger institutional integration under GENIUS Act and more digital-asset services go make Bitcoin strong for payment rail role, supporting steady price growth.