Bitcoin News
By Julie Binoche
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Utexo has just secured $7.5 million. Tether, Big Brain Holdings, and Portal Ventures are leading this funding round for the startup aiming to make stablecoin settlement on…
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Franklin Templeton, Maven11 Capital, Fulgur Ventures, and Alchemy VC also participated. Strategic angels from companies like Ledger and Hyperion joined the venture.
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Utexo simplifies Lightning and RGB. Too complicated before.
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The company offers a unique API layer allowing payment operators to manage USDT settlements on Bitcoin. No need to change their compliance processes or user experience.
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The system guarantees atomic settlement, privacy-respecting execution, and predictable fees for each transaction.
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Exchanges, wallets, payment providers: Utexo targets a wide range.
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The goal is not to launch yet another speculative second-layer solution but to redirect existing stablecoin flows onto Bitcoin.
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The funding comes as the stablecoin market continues to grow. Tether dominates significantly with a substantial share of transaction volume.
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Portal Ventures sees this collaboration as part of their investment strategy focused on cutting-edge financial innovations.
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Jason Yanowitz from Auros Ventures is a strong believer. "We believe this innovation could be a game-changer for cross-border payments," he says.
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Utexo also aims to collaborate with academic institutions to develop new security protocols.
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Viktor Ihnatiuk reveals that initial tests will include low-volume transactions to minimize risks.
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Stripe and Square have reportedly expressed interest in exploring potential integrations. No formal agreement has been announced yet.
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The Bitcoin ecosystem currently has more than 15,000 active Lightning Network nodes worldwide, according to 1ML data.
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Coinbase and Bitfinex are also closely monitoring Utexo's developments, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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