The bitcoin payment application Strike has now launched in Europe, allowing customers to buy, sell, and withdraw bitcoin (BTC) in the region. The company recently expanded its services to Africa and has already launched in Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. European customers will be able to purchase, sell, and withdraw BTC directly with euros deposited through the payment provider SEPA in the region. The recipient can then choose to receive funds in the form of bitcoin, euros, or the USDT stablecoin.

On February 25th, Voyager data from the Starknet blockchain browser shows that currently over 445 million STRK airdrops have been claimed, accounting for approximately 76% of the total airdrop amount (approximately 586 million STRK).

Crypto app Strike has partnered with payment processing platform Checkout.com to allow users in over 65 countries to buy Bitcoin directly with their debit card. The partnership will help address the challenge of moving between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Strike's long-term goal is to facilitate cross-border payments between countries using Bitcoin. The partnership with Checkout.com enables a new payment rail for Strike, opening up the Bitcoin on-ramp to users globally. Despite turmoil in the crypto industry, Strike's commitment to Bitcoin and regulation is driving its expansion.

The lightning payment application Strike announced the launch of new features such as direct deposit, wire transfer, and bank card payments. Specifically, it includes: 1. Supporting wire transfers, allowing Strike customers to transfer unlimited funds and purchase any amount of Bitcoin, all of which can be withdrawn immediately; 2. Direct deposit, allowing users to receive any portion of their wages paid in Bitcoin through Strike; 3. Expanded support for payment methods, including debit cards and enhanced bank connections; 4. Some customers can use Strike together with their associated payment methods without having to pay a deposit first, use a debit card for lightning payments, and send Bitcoin to a cold wallet using a bank account.

On X platform, blockchain detective ZachXBT stated that Strike's statement of not being attacked is misleading and unreliable. As early as August 2023, Strike X/Twitter account was hacked, resulting in about $20,000 being stolen. The Strike team account lacks basic security measures and is unwilling to compensate victims. ZachXBT later updated that Strike sent an email stating that they believe the leak may have been caused by a third-party supplier. Yesterday, ZachXBT pointed out in his Telegram channel that some people claimed to have received suspicious emails and suspected that Strike had leaked customer information. In response, Strike denied being attacked and causing customer information to be leaked.

On X platform, the on-chain detective ZachXBT stated that the lightning payment platform Strike sent an email stating that they believe the leak may have been caused by a third-party supplier. As previously reported ， ZachXBT stated on X platform that Strike's statement about not being attacked is misleading and unreliable. ZachXBT stated that as early as August 2023, the StrikeX/Twitter account was hacked, resulting in about $20,000 being stolen, the Strike team's account did not have basic security measures, and they were unwilling to compensate the victims.

Payment platform Strike, based on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, stated that it is investigating claims of possible security vulnerabilities, but so far no evidence has been found to support these accusations. "Our security team has been investigating these allegations and there is currently no evidence that Strike has been attacked," the company said in an email. A few hours before Strike's response, blockchain detective ZachXBT pointed out on his Telegram channel that some people online claimed they had received suspicious emails, suspecting that Strike had leaked customer information. 

The Lightning payment application Strike has partnered with Bitrefill to launch a new feature that allows users to purchase daily necessities using Bitcoin. Through this integration, users can use their held Bitcoin to purchase gift cards, meaning Strike app users can shop at many of their favorite stores, subscribe to streaming platforms, and conduct various online transactions.