Strike Partners with Bitstamp to Enhance Fiat-to-Crypto Conversion in Europe

The Bitcoin payments app Strike, created by Zap Solutions under the direction of businessman Jack Mallers, has revealed a new alliance with cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp. For users in Europe, this partnership should make the process of changing money to cryptocurrency much simpler. The alliance, which was made public on Wednesday, intends to expedite and simplify the European Union’s on-ramp procedure for bitcoin transactions.

Strike, which started operating in Europe in April, provides developers with a flexible widget. The smooth conversion of many cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Stellar (XLM), and USD Coin (USDC), is made possible by this tool. Using this configurable widget, users can anticipate instantaneous transaction settlement. It’s crucial to remember that clients in the UK will not be able to use this feature, as specified in the companies’ press release.

Bitstamp’s Role and Future Expansion

In this collaboration, Bitstamp will play a crucial role in managing the conversion of fiat currencies to cryptocurrencies and handling transfers to consumers. This partnership will also enhance Bitstamp’s Bitstamp-as-a-Service offering, a white-label solution designed to provide crypto trading services to banks and fintech companies.

The timing of this partnership is notable given Bitstamp’s recent developments. On June 6, trading platform Robinhood announced a $200 million all-cash deal to acquire Bitstamp. This acquisition is intended to broaden Bitstamp’s market presence beyond the U.S. and increase its competitiveness with other major crypto exchanges, such as Coinbase.

The combined efforts of Strike and Bitstamp reflect a significant push towards simplifying the process of entering the cryptocurrency market. By improving fiat-to-crypto conversion and transaction efficiency, the partnership aims to foster greater adoption and integration of digital currencies across Europe.