- Bitcoin payments platform Strike is launching a BTC lending service, expanding how Bitcoin is used as a financial product.
- CEO Jack Mallers now leads both Strike and Twenty One Capital, fueling speculation about a potential financial strategy alignment.
- Industry insiders suspect Strike’s lending rollout could hint at a merger, potentially forming a Bitcoin-powered financial institution.
According to a recent post, the Bitcoin payments platform Strike is set to launch a new $BTC lending platform. In a post shared by the crypto news account with over 1.7 million followers— “BTC_Archive” —Strike’s CEO, Jack Mallers has confirmed the news, stating that the new platform is coming “within days”.
Bitcoin loans represent a shift toward expanding the ways the world’s largest digital asset can be used as a financial product. By offering liquidity without the exchange of ownership of the coin—borrowers not only gain liquidity but also maintain their exposure to Bitcoin.
Mallers’ Dual Role: CEO of Twenty One Capital and Strike
Recently, it was also announced that Jack Mallers became the CEO of Twenty One Capital, a financial company backed by none other than Cantor Fitzgerald, one of the most important global financial services firms out there, with a legacy dating back to 1945. Twenty One Capital is also backed by stablecoin giant “Tether” and SoftBank.
Mallers now holds a dual leadership role, raising questions about whether Strike’s lending platform will tie into Twenty One Capital’s broader Bitcoin financing strategy.
The Rise of Twenty One Capital ($XXI)
Mallers’ leadership at Twenty One Capital adds another layer to the conversation. The firm is launching with 42,000 BTC in its treasury, positioning itself as a major Bitcoin acquisition vehicle. Meanwhile, its backing from Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether, and SoftBank suggests it has serious financial firepower behind it.
Speculation: Strike’s Lending and Twenty One Capital’s Strategy
With Strike now entering the Bitcoin-backed lending space, many in the industry are speculating that Strike’s lending service could align with Twenty One Capital’s broader financial strategy.
Cantor Fitzgerald—one of Twenty One Capital’s backers—has hinted several times in the past that it could launch a similar BTC-lending product. Strike’s most recent move raises suspicion that the company could soon merge with Twenty One Capital.
If Twenty One Capital moves to acquire Strike, it could mean the creation of a Bitcoin-powered financial institution, one that offers loans, treasury management, and investment services—all centered around Bitcoin.
While no formal acquisition has been announced, the timing of Strike’s lending rollout and Mallers’ leadership move raises questions about what comes next.
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