Strike


Finance

Bitcoin Payments App Strike to Offer BTC Lending in Boost to Reemergent Sector

"You shouldn’t have to sell the best-performing asset in human history to access cash. Now you don't have to," founder Jack Mallers wrote.

Jack Mallers, founder and CEO of Strike, stands on a stage at Bitcoin 2023. (Frederick Munawa)

Finance

Bitcoin Payments App Strike Enters UK as Global Expansion Rolls Out

The payments firm now operates in over 100 countries and territories globally.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers speaking at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami Beach, Florida (Frederick Munawa)

Finance

Bitcoin Payments App Strike Launches for European Customers

The app, which has been available in the U.S. since 2020, also recently expanded its services to Africa.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers speaking at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami Beach, Florida (Frederick Munawa)

Finance

Argentina President Milei Disappoints Some Bitcoiners as Crypto Registration Rule Begins

The nation unveiled a mandatory registration process for cryptocurrency platforms.

President of Argentina Javier Milei (Photo by Tomas Cuesta/Getty Images)

Finance

Bitcoin-Focused Payments App Strike Rolls Out Services to Africa

"Many countries on the continent are grappling with high inflation rates and devaluing currencies, making it challenging for people to save and build wealth," the firm said in a blog post.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers speaking at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami Beach, Florida (Frederick Munawa)

Finance

Strike Rolls Out Bitcoin Purchases To Users Globally

The Bitcoin app company is also partnering with Bitrefill to allow customers to pay for goods via the Lightning Network.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers speaking at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami Beach, Florida (Frederick Munawa)

Videos

Strike Expands Lightning-Powered Cross-Border Payments to Mexico

Digital payments firm Strike is expanding its Lightning Network-based cross-border payments service to Mexico, the largest market for remittances from the U.S., which accounts for around 95% of total remittances received by Mexicans from abroad, according to the company. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the firm's expansion into Mexico.

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Finance

Strike Expands Lightning-Powered Cross-Border Payments to Mexico

The company says Mexico is the largest market for remittances from the U.S.

Bandera de México. (Unsplash)

Tech

Bitcoin Payments Firm Strike Moves Custody In-House After Ditching Third-Party Services

The move is a “culmination of over two years of effort,” according to Strike CEO and cofounder Jack Mallers.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers speaking at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami Beach, Florida (Frederick Munawa)

Finance

Bitcoin Payments Firm Strike’s Headquarters to Stay in U.S., Despite New El Salvador Office

The company established a headquarters in El Salvador for its global entity as it expanded its app to more than 65 countries last week.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers announcing Strike’s El Salvador headquarters at Bitcoin 2023. (Frederick Munawa)

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