Strike Secures New York BitLicense and Money Transmitter License to Roll Out Full Bitcoin Services
On 7 March 2026, Bitcoin payments firm Strike, led by Jack Mallers, began offering its full range of services in New York after obtaining both a BitLicense and Money Transmitter License from the state's financial regulator. The approval, granted in February 2026 to parent company Zap Solutions, enables residents to buy and sell Bitcoin, convert paychecks into BTC, and pay bills directly from their Bitcoin balances. Strike states it holds customer assets 1:1, covers on-chain withdrawal fees, and is exploring future Bitcoin-backed lending products tied to users' existing BTC holdings.