Strike launched its popular Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments app in the United Kingdom on Tuesday, enabling eligible individuals and businesses to buy, sell, send, withdraw and make global payments.

Strike founder and CEO Jack Mallers identified the UK’s 67 million population and sixth-largest global economy as presenting “significant opportunities” for Bitcoin adoption. The UK launch follows the firm’s European rollout in April, with Strike now available in 100 countries and territories globally — including the U.S., Latin America and Africa.

“We’re incredibly excited to offer our services in the UK, while complying with local regulations for bitcoin and ‘crypto’ companies,” Mallers said in a statement shared with The Block. “While some Bitcoin companies have retreated from the …