According to Foresight News, the Bitcoin payment application, Strike, has been launched for eligible customers in the United Kingdom. This new development allows UK users to directly purchase Bitcoin from their bank accounts using free pound sterling deposits.

In addition to purchasing, customers can also sell Bitcoin and withdraw it to their bank accounts. They also have the option to transfer it to their self-hosted wallets. The app supports payments through Bitcoin or the Lightning Network. This move is seen as a significant step in making Bitcoin transactions more accessible and user-friendly for UK customers.