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Binance hopes to enable smooth BTC deposits and withdrawals while tackling network congestion issues. On June 20, cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it had commenced operating nodes on the Bitcoin Lightning Network as a crucial step toward integrating it for deposits and withdrawals. In a tweet, Binance acknowledged users who noticed their new Lightning nodes and confirmed their presence. However, Binance highlighted that additional technical work must be completed before the Lightning integration is fully implemented, promising to provide updates along the way. #Binance is working to integrate the #Bitcoin Lightning Network for deposits and withdrawals. Some eagle-eyed users spotted our new lightning nodes recently. Yes - that's us! However, there's still more tech work to be done. We'll update once Lightning is fully integrated. https://t.co/N0oN8561sN — Binance (@binance) June 20, 2023 In response to the congestion witnessed on the Bitcoin (BTC) network...

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