Strike, a Bitcoin-focused payments application, has announced the launch of its services in seven African countries, signaling its expansion into the continent. The countries included in this initial rollout are Gabon, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia. The company, founded by CEO Jack Mallers, aims to extend its reach to more African markets in the future. Strike, a product of the Chicago-based startup Zap, is akin to mobile payment applications like Cash App or Venmo but utilizes blockchain technology for transactions.