Shakepay and Lightspark Partner to Bring Bitcoin-Powered Payments to Canada
Shakepay, one of Canada’s most trusted platforms for buying, selling, and earning Bitcoin, is taking a major step forward. Today, we’re announcing that Shakepay has partnered with Lightspark to integrate Lightning-fast Bitcoin payments through Lightspark. This marks Lightspark’s first Canadian customer, expanding the reach of real-time, low-cost, always-on Bitcoin transactions across North America.
Bitcoin at the Speed of the Internet
With Lightspark Connect, Shakepay can offer its users instant, scalable, and secure Bitcoin payments—without the complexity of operating Lightning infrastructure. No delays. No expensive fees. Just fast, intuitive, and reliable transfers that work anytime, anywhere.
Behind the scenes, Lightspark delivers enterprise-grade liquidity, simplified operations, and a developer-first experience. For Shakepay, that means their team can stay focused on what matters most: building products that empower customers to access and use Bitcoin in everyday life.
A First for Canada
"Bitcoin is the money of the internet, and Canadians deserve to use it with the speed and simplicity of the internet,” said Jean Amiouny, CEO of Shakepay. “Our partnership with Lightspark makes that possible - fast payments that fit seamlessly into everyday life."
“Shakepay has played a pivotal role in growing Bitcoin adoption in Canada,” said David Marcus, CEO & Co-founder of Lightspark. “We’re proud to support their next chapter – bringing modern, real-time payments to millions through the most open and neutral financial network ever built.”
The Future of Payments in Canada
This partnership brings the promise of real-time, global Bitcoin payments to Canada for the first time. Together, Lightspark and Shakepay are making it possible for Canadians to send and receive money instantly, securely, and affordably—paving the way for new use cases and a more open financial future.
About Shakepay
Shakepay is a Montreal-based fintech bridging the gap between Bitcoin and everyday financial services. Since 2015, Shakepay has made it easy for over 1.5 million Canadians to buy, earn, and use Bitcoin as part of their daily lives, whether to save for the future, pay bills, or shop with confidence. By combining intuitive technology, seamless user experiences, and a deep commitment to financial empowerment, Shakepay is helping Canadians take control of their money and participate in the future of finance.
About Lightspark
Lightspark is building open payments for the Internet—modern, always-on payment solutions powered by Bitcoin: the only open, neutral network for moving value. With enterprise tools like Connect, UMA, and Spark, businesses can send and receive money instantly, securely, and at a fraction of the cost, anytime, anywhere. Follow on X @lightspark