WhiteBIT Integrates Lightning Network for Bitcoin Deposits and Withdrawals

Lightning integration is becoming table stakes for exchanges competing on Bitcoin settlement speed and cost, so WhiteBIT's move is less a differentiator than a defensive catch-up. The notable detail is the reliance on Voltage, a third-party infrastructure provider, which keeps the exchange out of the node-management business but adds a dependency layer worth monitoring. The open question is whether Lightning volumes justify the operational overhead, and whether the fee structure holds as more venues adopt similar rails.