Wu said it was learned that Jack Mallers, CEO of Bitcoin payment company Strike, announced the launch of a Strike upgrade, in which the wire transfer feature allows Strike customers to transfer unlimited funds and purchase any amount of Bitcoin, all of which can be withdrawn immediately. The direct deposit feature allows any portion of your salary to be paid in Bitcoin through Strike. Strike has also expanded supported payment methods to include debit cards and enhanced bank connection support. has started allowing some customers to use Strike with their linked payment methods, no longer requiring a deposit upfront. Previously, some community users reported receiving phishing emails from Strike.