“The Riga-based cypherpunk reunion, the Baltic Honeybadger, focused on the importance of privacy, resistance against Central Bank Digital Currencies, and the Lightning Network. The event promoted deep, privacy-focused discussions while also featuring live Bitcoin games and participative fundraisers via the Lightning Network.”
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Expanding Bitcoin Payments in Mexico: Tapping into Remittance Markets and Layer-2 Solutions
Bitcoin payments firm Strike expands its ‘Send Globally’ service to Mexico utilizing the Lightning Network for fast and cheap transactions. This move addresses the needs of Mexican migrants facing high fees and slow settlements in cross-border payments, fostering innovation in remittance services.
Strike Shifts to In-House Custody: Reducing Risks and Enhancing User Experience
Strike has moved all customers’ bitcoin and US dollar assets to its in-house infrastructure, reducing counterparty risk and improving performance. The change allows Strike users to send bitcoin P2P and choose to receive funds as cash or bitcoin, while enabling direct on-chain payments and increased deposit limits.
Strike’s El Salvador Move: Growth or US Regulatory Uncertainty Escape?
Strike establishes its international headquarters in El Salvador, highlighting the country’s friendly crypto atmosphere compared to the uncertain regulatory climate in the United States. The move showcases the importance of a favorable regulatory environment for the growth of the global crypto ecosystem.
Crypto Provider Strike Expands to 65 Countries, Moves to El Salvador: A New Era or Risky Venture?
Bitcoin payment provider Strike expands services to 65 countries and relocates global headquarters to crypto-friendly El Salvador. This move combats complexities in the crypto landscape and the growing anti-crypto regulatory sentiments in the U.S., while promoting innovation and financial freedom in the emerging digital asset market.