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Bitcoin-Focused Payments App Strike Rolls Out Services to Africa

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Bitcoin-Focused Payments App Strike Rolls Out Services to Africa

[ad_1] Strike, developed by the Chicago-based startup Zap, is a mobile payment application similar to Cash App or Venmo but uses blockchain tech to send and receive money. The company, which started off in the U.S. and El Salvador, announced plans last year to expand to more than 65 countries, pushing into new markets including … Read more

Bitcoin Could See Growth in Layer-2 Ecosystem, Drawing on Ethereum's Experience: Report

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Bitcoin Could See Growth in Layer-2 Ecosystem, Drawing on Ethereum's Experience: Report

[ad_1] The projects will need refinement so they don’t fall victim to the inherent limitations of the Bitcoin network, according to the authors. One particular upgrade on the radar is Stacks’ Nakamoto Release, designed to enable cheap BTC transfers on a L2, improving transaction speeds to around five seconds instead of 10 to 30 minutes … Read more