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LQWD Technologies Corp. (OTCQX: LQWDF; TSXV: LQWD) is a Canadian-domiciled public company focused on Bitcoin and Lightning Network infrastructure, and its news flow reflects that specialization. Company updates frequently highlight progress in routing activity across its enterprise-grade Lightning nodes, including transaction counts, Bitcoin volume routed, and improvements in liquidity allocation and routing policies that affect network performance.
Investors following LQWD news can expect detailed disclosures on its Bitcoin treasury strategy, including announcements of additional Bitcoin purchases, changes in total holdings, and commentary on how those holdings are deployed on the Lightning Network. The company regularly explains how it uses Bitcoin as both a reserve asset and an operating asset, and how metrics such as sats-per-share and Bitcoin-per-share relate to its stated value strategy.
LQWD’s news releases also cover Lightning yield tests and operational milestones, where the company reports on annualized yield figures achieved by deploying Bitcoin across its infrastructure. These updates describe how routing efficiency, channel connectivity, and network reach contribute to fee generation and yield potential on its Bitcoin treasury.
In addition, LQWD issues capital markets and corporate governance news, including non-brokered private placements, at-the-market equity program updates, use of proceeds for Bitcoin purchases and infrastructure deployment, annual general meeting voting results, stock option plan approvals, and auditor appointments. Together, these items provide insight into how the company finances its operations, manages its balance sheet, and oversees governance while pursuing its Lightning Network strategy.
For readers interested in Bitcoin-backed business models, Lightning infrastructure, and treasury deployment on second-layer payment networks, LQWD’s news stream offers ongoing detail on how the company is executing its plans and measuring operational outcomes.
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LQwD Fintech Corp. (TSXV: LQWD, OTC: LQWDF) announced the appointment of Alex P. Guidi as an independent director, expanding the board to five members. Guidi, a former principal shareholder of the IREMCO Group, brings significant executive and investment expertise. Concurrently, the company will undertake a non-brokered private placement of 468,750 units at $0.64 each, aiming for gross proceeds of $300,000. Each unit comprises one common share and a warrant exerciseable at $0.85 for 36 months. Guidi's participation represents a related party transaction but falls below the 25% threshold for formal valuation exemptions.
LQwD Fintech Corp. (TSXV: LQWD, OTC: LQWDF) has become the first third-party Lightning Network service provider (LSP) for Breez Developments under their new open-lightning service model. This partnership allows LQwD to enhance liquidity and capture transaction volume, thereby generating yield on their Bitcoin holdings while maintaining full sovereignty. LQwD's nodes will now earn additional fees from the Breez wallet's liquidity. Breez is a rapidly growing non-custodial Lightning Network wallet, facilitating easy Bitcoin transactions for users.
LQwD Fintech Corp. announced the appointment of Peter Loretto as an independent director, succeeding Dean Sutton, who will continue as an advisor. This change expands the board to include members Shone Anstey, Ashley Garnot, Pino Perone, Kim Evans, and Loretto. Loretto brings over 35 years of experience in international investment banking and corporate finance, holding an MBA from Gonzaga University. This strategic move may enhance the company's leadership, benefiting its long-term goals.
LQwD Fintech Corp. (LQWD) has joined Visa's Fintech Fast Track program, enabling the company to enhance its Bitcoin payment infrastructure via the Lightning Network. This partnership allows LQwD to leverage Visa's extensive global payment network, accelerating its mission to facilitate broader Bitcoin adoption. CEO Shone Anstey highlighted the access to Visa's partner network and expertise as significant advantages. The Lightning Network itself is expanding rapidly, with node growth up 227% since April 2021, enhancing transaction capability and reducing fees.
LQwD Fintech Corp. (TSXV: LQWD, OTC: LQWDF) will present at NobleCon18 on April 21, 2022, at 12:30 PM EST in Hollywood, Florida. CEO Shone Anstey will discuss the company’s growth within the Lightning Network. LQwD is a provider of payment infrastructure aimed at accelerating Bitcoin adoption through this technology. Investors can engage in one-on-one meetings on April 20, 2022. The presentation will be available via webcast the following day on LQwD’s website. The Lightning Network has seen a significant increase in nodes and capacity since April 2021, highlighting its expanding role in Bitcoin transactions.
LQwD Fintech Corp. announced the deployment of additional Lightning Network routing nodes in Europe, including Italy, Ireland, Sweden, France, England, and Germany. This expansion enhances LQwD's position in a rapidly growing market, as Europe accounts for 43% of all Lightning Network nodes. Since November 2021, LQwD has interconnected 157 nodes and routed over 10 Bitcoin. The company has also switched auditors, changing from De Visser Gray LLP to Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP as of March 10, 2022. The Lightning Network is expected to grow significantly, potentially reaching 700 million users by 2030.
LQwD FinTech Corp. has launched a new Lightning Network routing node in Jakarta, Indonesia, tapping into a market with over 260 million people and more than $50 billion in crypto assets traded. This move follows the Indonesian government’s acceptance of trading over 200 cryptocurrencies, enhancing the potential for the Lightning Network as a preferred platform for micro-transactions. The company has interconnected 127 nodes with over 130 transaction channels, routing approximately 10 Bitcoin since late November 2021.
LQwD Fintech Corp. has announced a strategic services agreement with Netcoins Inc., a Canadian crypto trading platform, allowing Netcoins to establish a node on the Bitcoin Lightning Network using LQwD's software. This collaboration marks Netcoins as the first institutional grade Lightning payment channel for LQwD and BIGG Digital Assets. Netcoins will also be the preferred liquidity provider for LQwD's platform Coincurve.com. The partnership aims to enhance compliance with BitRank® and QLUE™ software and capitalize on the growing Bitcoin Lightning Network.
LQwD FinTech Corp. (TSXV: LQWD, OTC: LQWDF) has successfully established routing nodes and deployed Bitcoin into payment channels on the Lightning Network, enhancing liquidity for this rapidly growing payment protocol. This marks the operational phase of their platform, aiming to capture transaction fees as network usage increases. Since January 2021, the Lightning Network has seen significant growth, with nodes increasing by 77%, channels by 103.80%, and network capacity by 182.40%. Current network capacity is valued at approximately US$142.6 million.