UK Fintech Giant Revolut announced on May 7 that it will partner with LightSpark to bring Lightning network support for Bitcoin (BTC) payments to UK users and elect the European Economic Area.
This integration enables low-cost Bitcoin transactions nearby for Revolut users by leveraging Lightspark’s enterprise-grade infrastructure. It is a major milestone for Neobank, increasingly expanding its cryptographic capabilities beyond transactions and custody.
“We’re looking forward to seeing you in the future,” said Emil Urmanshin, general manager of Crypto at Revolut.
“Integrating with LightSpark is a natural progression. We are always looking for ways to provide faster, more affordable financial solutions, and their approach to global transactions allows us to do just that.”
Lightning Network is a Layer 2 protocol built on top of the Bitcoin base chain. It is designed to improve transaction speeds and reduce network charges. By leveraging this technology, Revolut will join the growing list of fintech companies adopting decentralized payment railroads for real use cases.
David Marcus, CEO and co-founder of Lightspark, praised Revolut for leading the charges in blockchain adoption for modern finance. He added that Bitcoin and blockchain-based infrastructure are the “future of money.”
According to Marcus:
“For too long, traditional banks have relied on outdated, slow, expensive payment systems.
The LightSpark platform also supports Universal Money Address (UMA), a new payment protocol that acts like an email address. UMA-compatible wallets allow users to send and receive funds using simple, human-readable identifiers.
Revolut’s Lightning rollout starts with UK users, selecting the EEA market and expects wider expansion as infrastructure and compliance conditions evolve.
The move reflects the growing momentum around the Lightning Network as global financial players seek alternatives to slow and expensive legacy payment systems.
For Revolut, this is another step in establishing its position as a cryptographic anti-control platform that offers faster, cheaper and more flexible money moves.
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