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Story: Jack Dorsey Expands Cash App With New Bitcoin and Stablecoin Features as Lightning Payments…

By James Thorp

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Cash App’s New Lightning Payment Flow. Until this update, Cash App users were only able to send and receive payments using Bitcoin…

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Cash App Extends Beyond Bitcoin for the First Time Since 2018. While Cash App has long positioned itself as a Bitcoin-first platform, the company is expanding…

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Lightning Network Gains Powerful Real-World Adoption. The Lightning Network has existed since 2018, promoted as a faster and more scalable way to use…

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Cash App Introduces Moneybot, a New AI Assistant. Alongside the crypto updates, Cash App rolled out Moneybot, an AI-powered assistant designed to…

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Additional Features Strengthen Cash App’s Financial Ecosystem. Cash App is also expanding its Borrow program, which now reaches users across 48 states.

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A Step Toward the Future of Payments. With the integration of Lightning payments, upcoming stablecoin support, and new AI-powered tools,…

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Jack Dorsey is reshaping the future of digital payments once again. His company, Cash App, has introduced a major upgrade that allows users to send U.S.

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The update arrives at a moment when consumer interest in using Bitcoin for everyday transactions has cooled, largely replaced by the rise of stablecoins in digital commerce.

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This means a user can pay in dollars while the merchant receives Bitcoin instantly. For many businesses, especially those comfortable holding BTC or transacting globally, this…

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The feature first appeared quietly through a soft launch on social media, but its implications are significant.

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While Cash App has long positioned itself as a Bitcoin-first platform, the company is expanding its crypto reach for the first time since 2018.

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According to a spokesperson, the stablecoin integration will include support for several networks at launch.

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Miles Suter, Bitcoin product lead at Block, said stablecoins will serve as a complementary tool for users who prefer digital dollars for savings or payments.

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By adding stablecoins, Cash App can reach users who want faster money transfers without the volatility of crypto assets.

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Cash App’s integration is one of the most significant validations Lightning has received. With more than 40 million monthly active users, Cash App instantly becomes one of the…

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