Strike Users in US Can Now Get Paid in Bitcoin

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Strike Users in US Can Now Get Paid in Bitcoin
Strike, the startup best known for helping El Salvador adopt bitcoin, is letting its U.S. users instantly convert all or a portion of their paychecks into the original cryptocurrency. And they can do so without needing their employers to embrace bitcoin or carry it on their books.The Pay Me in Bitcoin option, introduced Thursday, allows users to direct deposit their salaries to their Strike accounts and choose the amount that is automatically swapped and credited to their bitcoin balance. Strike is not charging a fee for the service.Strike began experimenting with the feature last year when professional football player Russell…