Strike has announced its expansion into Europe, bringing its bitcoin services to millions of people across the continent, according to a press release sent to bitcoin Magazine.
According to the announcement, European customers can now buy, sell, send and withdraw bitcoins using the app, and fund their bank accounts using free, unlimited SEPA euro deposits, with the option for instant transfers where possible. Customers who withdraw their bitcoins for self-custody can send them to any bitcoin or Lightning wallet instantly and without limits.
Additionally, users can access features such as recurring purchases as well as peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers powered by the Lightning Network, with remittances in USD and USDT.
Jack Mallers expressed his excitement at the launch, stating:
The news comes as Strike has expanded its services over the past year to reach more than 70 countries around the world, from the US to Latin America and Africa.
Strike's Send Globally feature aims to enable customers to make payments in local currency quickly, securely and at a low cost using the Lightning Network as an open, global payment gateway. Strike customers in Europe can now use this feature to send value across borders.
“bitcoin is a hope for all of us. A financial revolution, driven by its technical innovation, giving everyone a way to save and interoperate globally,” Mallers concluded. “bitcoin transcends borders, improves financial inclusion and solves some of the biggest economic problems we all face today, such as inflation. As the third largest economy globally, Europe presents great opportunities for bitcoin adoption and we believe that Strike “is uniquely positioned to serve millions of people across the continent.”
