The highly-anticipated European launch of the popular Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments app Strike was announced today, enabling eligible individuals and businesses in the region to buy, sell, send and withdraw bitcoin and to make local currency payments.

European Bitcoiners have long asked the company “Wen Europe?,” referring to when it might launch its services in the continent, to which founder and CEO Jack Mallers replied “Now!” in a statement shared with The Block. However, users in some European countries had already begun to notice Strike appearing on app stores ahead of the announcement.

The custodial iOS and Android app enables European users to buy bitcoin directly with free unlimited SEPA euro deposits from their bank account, instantly where supported, as well as …