WhiteBIT has added support for Bitcoin Lightning Network (Bitcoin Lightning Network), providing another way for its 10 million users to deposit, withdraw, and send Bitcoin. This integration was launched on October 8, 2026, utilizing the infrastructure provided by Voltage. It is not limited to account fund transactions but also extends to QR code payments as well as sending and receiving functions.
In the press release published through GlobeNewswire, WhiteBIT stated that this launch is aimed at making Bitcoin transfers more "instant" and more practical. The company listed daily fund transfers, fund movements between trading platforms, and cross-border payments as the uses for this integration.
Customers can now choose to transfer Bitcoin into or out of their accounts via the Lightning Network. The press release also mentions that for users in regions where traditional payment services are costly, slow, or restricted, this integration is seen as another option for small transactions and international remittances.
WhiteBIT Expands Bitcoin Lightning Network Support to Payment Scenarios
The Bitcoin Lightning Network integration of WhiteBIT supports deposit, withdrawal, quick account top-up, QR code payment, as well as sending and receiving funds. It also connects these functions with wallets and applications that support the Lightning Network.
This launch adds another payment channel to an ecosystem that already includes transactions, stablecoin integration, income-generating products, and card consumption. The company states that the faster transfer option supports remittances, capital injections from exchanges, as well as QR code payments in merchant scenarios similar to these.
WhiteBIT indicates that its goal is to reduce friction in the process of Bitcoin transfers. The company has already incorporated this integration into the customer-facing functions and the infrastructure for fund transfers.
WhiteBIT, the founder and CEO, as well as W Group, the president, linked this launch with the company's goal of making blockchain technology more accessible to everyone. He stated that faster account top-ups, fund sending and receiving, as well as more practical uses for Bitcoin in the real world, are all benefits brought about by these new features.
Voltage is responsible for the Lightning Network infrastructure and liquidity.
Voltage provides the infrastructure for this integration, enabling enterprises to operate Lightning Network payments without having to manage liquidity, channels, routing, and payment reliability on their own.
According to the press release, this arrangement allows WhiteBIT to focus on customer experience and product implementation, while utilizing a dedicated infrastructure provider to support the operation of the production environment. Voltage's services cover payments, deposits, withdrawals, liquidity, and node operations, eliminating the need for enterprises to build their own backends from scratch.
Voltage, the Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Graham Krizek stated: "It will only become powerful when Lightning is integrated into the customer experience that people already trust." He mentioned that the provider offers the infrastructure, liquidity, and operational stability required to make Bitcoin faster and more feasible on a larger scale.
WhiteBIT Covers 10 million users
According to the press release, WhiteBIT has a user base covering 10 million users across 6 continents and more than 150 countries. The exchange was established in 2018 and is affiliated with W Group, which has over 40 million customers worldwide.
The platform offers over 1,020 trading pairs, more than 360 assets, and support for 8 fiat currencies. In addition to its existing trading and payment services, its Bitcoin Lightning Network provides an additional option for transfers.
WhiteBIT's partners include Visa, FACEIT, FC Barcelona, Juventus Football Club, as well as the Ukrainian national football team.
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