Strike, a Bitcoin-focused fintech company led by Jack Mallers, has been granted regulatory approval by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) through a BitLicense and Money Transmitter License, allowing it to expand its Bitcoin services to residents and businesses across the state. Dual licensing represents a major hurdle cleared by Strike, as New York maintains one of the most demanding regulatory frameworks for digital asset companies in the US. According to Mallers, securing the BitLicense marks a pivotal step for Strike, opening the door to offering secure, Bitcoin-native brokerage, savings, ... (full story)