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SoFi to Pioneer Bitcoin Lightning for Global Money Transfers

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Shared by Dario • August 20, 2025

SoFi Technologies is set to revolutionize international money transfers by becoming the first U.S. bank to integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network and Universal Money Address (UMA). This groundbreaking partnership with Lightspark aims to offer near-instant, low-cost global remittances, starting with transfers to Mexico later this year.