Strike obtains New York BitLicense

Bitcoin payments app Strike announced it has obtained a BitLicense and a Money Transmitter License from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The BitLicense is considered one of the strictest regulatory licenses in the U.S. With this approval, Strike can now offer Bitcoin-related products and services to individuals and businesses throughout New York State. The company previously launched a credit service in the U.S. that allows users to borrow cash against their Bitcoin holdings.