Lightspark
Coverage of Lightspark in the Nexus archive.
- Wavespace Launches MiCA-Compliant Self-Custodial Bitcoin Debit Card Powered by Lightning and NWC
Wavespace, a Bitcoin neobank in the Eurozone, has launched a MiCA-compliant self-custodial Bitcoin debit card using Lightning Network and Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) technology. The card automates fund transfers from self-custodial wallets to maintain a minimum balance, eliminating custodial preloading and enhancing privacy through off-chain Lightning transactions.
- Daily crypto TL;DR – May 1, 2026
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid persistent US Q1 GDP and inflation concerns. Bitcoin remained above $76K, Ethereum rose 7% in April, and Visa partnered with Lightspark for crypto debit cards. Dogecoin showed high whale activity, while the SUI token faces an upcoming unlock. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index reported 'Fear' at 39.
- Lightspark Launches Grid Global Accounts, Targeting Fragmented Global Payment System
Lightspark launched Grid Global Accounts, a Bitcoin-based payment solution targeting fragmented global financial systems. The product, announced at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, partners with Visa to enable seamless cross-border transactions using dollars and Bitcoin, leveraging stablecoins and AI-driven controls.