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Block Joins the Kotlin Foundation

Block joins the Kotlin Foundation to support Kotlin’s growth and innovation, deepening its long-standing commitment to the language and open source.

The Growing Case for Collaboration to Combat Scams

Block's Modern Approach to Credit: Expanding Access While Managing Risk

Jack Dorsey and Amrita Ahuja at the 2025 J.P. Morgan Technology, Media and Communications Conference

Block Releases Open Source Tools for Bitcoin Treasury Management

Block has released open source tools for companies to track their bitcoin holdings.

Block Joins The Tech Coalition to Help Build a Safer Digital World for Children

Block and other leading tech companies are working together to keep children safe online.

Still Here for LA: Square and Cash App Commit $3M to Local Rebuilding Efforts

Square and Cash App are announcing a $3M direct commitment to LA sellers, to help these businesses and their communities rebuild long-term.

Strengthening Child Safety: Cash App Expands Reporting to NCMEC’s CyberTipline

Cash App is committed to identifying and escalating potential threats to NCMEC’s CyberTipline, using advanced detection tools and law enforcement collaboration to enhance child safety.

Meet Manik Surtani, Block’s Head of Open Source

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Meet Manik Surtani, Block’s Head of Open Source

Square Financial Services, Inc. Receives FDIC Approval to Offer Consumer Loan Product Cash App Borrow

Square Financial Services, Inc. is approved to offer Cash App Borrow to customers nationwide and will continue to offer loans and banking options for businesses through Square Loans and Square Savings.

Protecting Communities Through Partnership: How Cash App Collaborates with Law Enforcement

As digital financial services grow, collaboration between fintech companies and law enforcement is crucial for protecting communities while maintaining customer privacy

Block Becomes First Company in North America to Deploy the Latest NVIDIA GB200 Systems for Frontier Models

Block’s AI research will focus on solving problems to empower real people in the economy using open source technology

Block Hosts Its Largest-Ever Law Enforcement Summit in Miami

At our recent Law Enforcement Summit, we explored the evolving financial crimes landscape and our innovative tactics to combat illicit activity.

Ensuring Teen Safety on Cash App

We aim to protect teens while providing them with a safe way to manage money under proper supervision.

Combating Human Trafficking at the Super Bowl

Cash App participated in “Operation Touchdown,” a proactive initiative working in-person with the law enforcement Command Center at the Super Bowl.

Block Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) has posted its results for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Coming Together to Fight Scams

Fighting scams requires an industry-wide effort, with the government, law enforcement, social media platforms, tech companies, and financial services providers all working together.

Cash App’s Tech-Driven Approach to Combating Scams

Cash App leverages AI-powered systems, a team of fraud and scam experts, and customer-oriented reporting tools to detect and prevent scams.

Block Names Anthony Eisen, Co-Founder of Afterpay and CEO of Reshop, to Board of Directors

Today we're welcoming Anthony Eisen to our Board of Directors.

Block Open Source Introduces “codename goose” — an Open Framework for AI Agents

Developed by Block engineers, codename goose allows developers (and soon, anyone) to turn LLM output into real-world action.

The Growing Challenge of Scams in the Digital Age

One of the biggest challenges in dealing with scams today is the sheer volume and variety of scams.

Introducing Block Open Source

Announcing our Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to drive collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.

Cash App’s Dedication to Customer Service and Protection

Block Announces Ticker Symbol Change to XYZ; To Report Fourth Quarter Results

We're changing our ticker symbol to XYZ, and we will release financial results for Q4 2024 on February 20, 2025, after market close.

How Cash App Is Fighting Scams

Our latest white paper explores the growing complexity of scams and highlights how we’re proactively trying to address emerging risks.

Block’s Owen Jennings at the 2024 UBS Technology and AI Conference

At the 2024 UBS Technology and AI Conference, Business Lead Owen Jennings discussed Block’s work to reimagine financial services and commerce.

Block Invests $5 Million CAD in Alterna Savings, Furthering Support for Underserved Communities

The investment creates greater lending power through a continuous cycle of reinvestment, fostering commitment to economic inclusion.

Protecting Cash App Customers from Bitcoin Scams

Keeping customers safe is a major focus for Cash App when it comes to making bitcoin more accessible to everyone.

Square, Afterpay, and Cash App Surpass Records This Black Friday and Cyber Monday With 144 Million Transactions

Data from Block’s commerce brands shows growth and adoption across in-store, online, mobile, and social channels.

How Cash App is Using Educational Brand Campaigns to Protect Customers from Scammers

Cash App is educating its customers about scams in new and creative ways.

Block Contributes Digital Identity Components to the Decentralized Identity Foundation

In support of its decentralized identity work, Block is contributing foundational components developed under the Web5 umbrella to the Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF).

Cash App and Afterpay Release Future of Money Report

Research finds approximately a quarter of US consumers have not utilized traditional checking nor savings accounts in the past year.

Building Economic Empowerment into Our Products: Q&A with Cash App’s Ryan Budd

Ryan Budd, Head of Financial Products at Cash App, talks about building products that expand financial access and inclusion.

How Cash App Is Staying Ahead of Online Impersonators

Cash App leverages its IP and trademarks team to protect customers from fraud and account takeovers.

Block Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

Block, Inc. ($SQ) has posted its results for the third quarter of 2024.

New Report Highlights Opportunities for Blockchain and Digital Assets to Empower Businesses in Displaced Communities

Block and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) explore how digital assets and cryptocurrencies can be a useful tool to support financial inclusion for businesses in displaced communities.

Bitkey Named on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024 List in “Privacy & Security”

Self-custody wallet Bitkey, designed to empower people around the world to truly manage their bitcoin easily and safely, makes the list

Enabling Safe & Responsible Cash Deposits for Small Businesses

Square's cash deposit feature takes a number of measures to manage risk and protect customers and the platform.

Block to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Results

We will release financial results for Q3 2024 on Thursday, November 7, 2024, after market close.

What Banking Deserts Mean for More Than 12 Million Americans

Many people in the United States lack access to fundamental financial tools.

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Cash App’s Approach to Expanding Financial Access and Inclusion

In a recent white paper, Cash App examined the issue of financial access and inclusion to better illustrate the challenges our customers face.

Block Sponsors Industry Conference Focused on Combating Crimes Against Children

Block sent our Financial Crimes and Policy Partnerships teams to the Crimes Against Children Conference (CACC) last month.

Block Hosts Third Quarterly Law Enforcement Summit in Oakland

At our recent Law Enforcement Summit, we discussed the dynamic financial crimes landscape and the innovative tactics we’re employing to combat illicit activity on our platforms.

Block Partners With US Department of Commerce’s NIST to Accelerate Development and Adoption of Digital Identity

Block is working with the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to help organizations accelerate the adoption of mobile driver’s license standards and best practices.

Square Financial Services Launches Grant Initiative to Drive Community Development in Utah

Calling all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations focused on community development in Utah: the application window for the 24 Squared grant initiative is now open.

Block Joins Tech Coalition’s Lantern, the Child Safety Cross-Platform Sharing Program

Block is joining Lantern, The Tech Coalition’s child safety cross-platform signal sharing program, in a pilot to see if signal sharing can help disrupt the financial incentives associated with online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA).

Block Takes Over Brewery Yard at Tech Central, Cementing Commitment to Australian Tech Market

We've opened our doors in the historic Brewery Yard, Chippendale, bringing together teams from across our ecosystem in a new hub designed for connection and collaboration.

Partner Profiles: Hannah Brennan — Scarf

In this installment of the series, we talk with Hannah Brennan, cofounder and CEO of Scarf, a community organization offering hospitality job training to young refugees and migrants in Australia.

How AI-Driven Scam Warnings Help Prevent Fraud on Cash App

Cash App leverages machine-learning systems to detect the likelihood of scam or fraud in peer-to-peer transactions and warn customers of the potential danger before they complete the payment.

Block Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results

Block, Inc. ($SQ) has posted its results for the second quarter of 2024.

Arming Customer Service with Technology to Detect Fraud Over the Phone

With imposter scams becoming the most prevalent form of fraud, Square uses machine learning–enabled voice authentication technology to help identify fraudsters before they reach our customer support teams.

Designing the Reconciliation Journey: Interview with Artist Rhonda Sampson

Read our interview with Rhonda Sampson, proud Kamilaroi artist behind Block’s Reflect RAP report.

Empowering Sellers to Fight Fraud on Their Own Terms

While Square takes a predominately proactive approach to keeping our sellers safe from fraud and financial loss, we also empower sellers to be more hands-on and identify their own risk factors.

Beyond the CSR Report: Watershed

A conversation with Watershed’s Eric Nevalsky, who advises Block’s sustainability audit and climate program.

Using AI to Identify and Prevent Fraud

AI and machine learning technology help Cash App quickly and precisely identify and thwart illegal and fraudulent activities.

Block Commits to “Empowered Futures” of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders with the Launch of Inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan

Block, Inc. launches our inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in Australia, solidifying our commitment to fostering impactful Indigenous partnerships and implementing programs that drive positive social change.

Block’s New Bitcoin Mining Chip to Be Part of an Ongoing Project with Core Scientific to Decentralize Mining Hardware

Block's Proto team and Core Scientific [Nasdaq: CORZ], one of the largest owners and operators of high-powered digital infrastructure for bitcoin mining and hosting services in North America, today announced an agreement to supply Core Scientific with Block’s new 3 nanometer (3nm) mining ASICs, built by the Proto team, representing approximately 15 EH/s (exahashes per second) of hashrate.

Block to Announce Second Quarter 2024 Results

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) will release financial results for the second quarter of 2024 on Thursday, August 1, 2024, after market close.

Block Hosts Second Quarterly Law Enforcement Summit in Washington, D.C.

Our second quarterly Law Enforcement Summit brought together Block's legal and compliance leaders with law enforcement agencies and NGOs to discuss the ever-evolving financial crimes threat landscape.

Partner Profiles: Magnolia Perron and Zachary Pashe – ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub

Learn about Block’s partnership with the ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub in Ottawa, Canada.

A New Mural for Uptown Market

We talked with Timothy B, the artist behind the new mural in our Oakland Community Hub, commissioned by the Bay Area Mural Program (BAMP).

Block, Inc. Announces Upsize and Pricing of $2.0 Billion Offering of Senior Notes

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) announced the pricing of $2.0 billion principal amount of its 6.50% senior notes due 2032

Block, Inc. Announces $1.5 Billion Offering of Senior Notes

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) announced its intention to offer approximately $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes.

Bitcoin Blueprint for Corporate Balance Sheets

An update on the strategy behind our company-held bitcoin investment, including historical purchase execution, storage mechanics, and insurance and accounting considerations.

Block Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) has posted its results for the first quarter of 2024.

Block to Announce First Quarter 2024 Results

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) will release financial results for the first quarter of 2024 on Thursday, May 2, 2024, after market close.

Partner Profiles: Melvin Coleman — Atlanta Black Chambers

In this installment of the Partner Profiles series, Melvin Coleman, CEO of the Atlanta Black Chambers (ABC), talks to us about ABC’s work and how it overlaps with Block’s purpose of economic empowerment.

Block Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) has posted its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023.

2023 Workforce Diversity Report

Building a workplace that supports everyone requires ongoing effort. Here’s a look at the progress we made in 2023 to increase gender, racial, and ethnic diversity in business, leadership, and technical roles.

Block publishes first Commerce and Climate Survey and announces its Sustainable Banking Initiative

The $25M investment aims at promoting sustainability through community lending.

Block to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 on Thursday, February 22, 2024, after market close.

Partner Profiles: Carolyn “CJ” Johnson — Black Cultural Zone

In the inaugural installment of Partner Profiles — a series that spotlights our community partners — Carolyn Johnson, CEO of Black Cultural Zone, talks to us about Oakland's Uptown Market and more.

Self-Custody Bitcoin Wallet Bitkey, Built by Block, Inc., Launches Globally, Widening Access to True Financial Ownership

Bitkey’s mission to give people more control over their bitcoin comes to life with an easy-to-use self-custody bitcoin wallet for people who want to truly own their bitcoin safely Bitkey includes a mobile app, hardware device, and a set of recovery tools, and is available today at bitkey.world for customers across 95+ countries.

Block Backs Indigenous Business Sector with AUD$3M Investment in First Australians Capital

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is investing AUD$3 million in capital to a new fund established by First Australians Capital (FAC) to support Indigenous businesses in Australia.

Block Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

Block Inc. third quarter 2023 earnings results now available on investors.block.xyz.

Bitcoin Price Volatility and the Making of a Mature Market

While the fluctuating price of bitcoin draws a lot of attention, less well-known are the proven benefits of bitcoin as an investment diversification strategy.

Bitcoin Knowledge and Perceptions: Chapter II

Our 2023 global bitcoin survey builds on our 2022 survey’s findings and provides a resource for policymakers to better understand how and why people are drawn to or avoid the decentralized currency.

Introducing Oakland’s Uptown Market

This month we opened Uptown Market, a retail space hosting local cultural markets on the ground floor of Oakland’s historic Uptown Station.

Block Names Neha Narula, Director of the Digital Currency Initiative at MIT Media Lab, to Board of Directors

Today, Neha Narula, Director of the Digital Currency Initiative at the MIT Media Lab, joins Block, Inc.’s Board of Directors, bringing her expertise in Bitcoin and open source technology to the team.

Helping The Bitcoin Classic Shine in Atlanta

At the end of June, The Bitcoin Classic held its latest tournament in Atlanta, GA, welcoming teams from across the country to compete, have fun, and learn more about bitcoin and blockchain technology.

Block to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Results

Block, Inc. will release financial results for the second quarter of 2023 on Thursday, August 3, 2023, after market close.

Scenes from the 2022 TBC in Rucker Park, Harlem.

We’re Excited to Award the Discovery Grant to The Bitcoin Classic (TBC) for a Second Time

We’ve given The Bitcoin Classic (TBC) a second Discovery Grant. The grant supports nonprofit organizations working to make financial education — fiat and/or bitcoin — open and available to all.

Making Space for the Oakland Community

In 2022, we opened the Oakland Community Space — a reservable event space where the local 501(c)3s can gather to work, collaborate, and celebrate.

Committing to Clean Energy and Bitcoin Mining

Block’s work to accelerate renewable, energy-based mining.

Block's Carbon Removal and Clean Energy Portfolios

Comprehensive carbon removal and clean energy portfolios help Block chart a path to a more sustainable future.

Committing to a Net Zero Carbon Future

In 2020, Block set a goal to be net zero carbon in operations, across all business units, by 2030.

Get to Know the Bitcoin Academy

In 2022, Block and the Shawn Carter Foundation partnered to provide free education on bitcoin for residents of Marcy Houses in Brooklyn, New York.

Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2022

Learn about all the work we did in 2022 to be a more sustainable, inclusive, and impactful company.

Block Announces First Quarter 2023 Results

Block Inc. first quarter 2023 earnings results now available on investors.block.xyz.

How Our Products Put Our Purpose into Action

Block makes simple tools that help create more equitable and inclusive financial services — here are a few.

Building an Inclusive and Diverse Workplace

We want Block to be a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Inclusion & Diversity at Block

Equity and access are essential to Block’s shared purpose of economic empowerment. So inclusion and diversity are at the heart of how we approach our work. Block is Square, Cash App, TIDAL, TBD, Spiral, and our Foundational team. We’re building tools to help more people overcome barriers to participating in the economy.

Supporting the Communities Where We Work

Being a good neighbor means supporting the communities where we work.

Block's Response to Inaccurate Short Seller Report

Block Inc. responds to inaccurate and misleading report from Hindenburg Research.

Block's First Social Impact Investment in UK: ART Business Loans

Businesses in the UK’s West Midlands that struggle to access finance from high street lenders are set to benefit.

2022 Workforce Diversity Report

Representation matters, and so does transparency about where we stand. Take a look at our 2022 report for an overview of Block’s workforce diversity.

Block Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

Block Inc. fourth quarter and full year 2022 earnings results now available on investors.block.xyz.

Gridless, a Bitcoin Mining Company in East Africa, Raises $2M in Funding Led by Stillmark and Block, Inc.

The investment will support Gridless’s further expansion of bitcoin mines across African markets.

Currency of Freedom

In 2022, the Human Rights Foundation and Block, Inc. presented Currency of Freedom — a series offering global perspectives on bitcoin, human rights, and economic empowerment.

Block Announces Third Quarter 2022 Results

Block, Inc. third quarter 2022 earnings results now available on investors.block.xyz.

Block Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results

Block Inc. second quarter 2022 earnings results now available on investors.block.xyz.

NACCA Partners with Block, Inc. on Private Indigenous Growth Fund Investment

Block invests $3 million CAD in Canada’s largest and most innovative Indigenous social impact fund.

2022 Bitcoin Survey Report: Knowledge and Perceptions

Block partnered with Wakefield Research to gather insights on people’s knowledge and perceptions of bitcoin around the world and across demographics.

Investor Day 2022

Block’s 2022 Investor Day goes deep into the company’s purpose, strategy, financials, and businesses.

Block Announces First Quarter 2022 Results

Block Inc. first quarter 2022 earnings results now available on investors.block.xyz.

Block to Hold Virtual 2022 Investor Day

Block Inc. 2022 Investor Day live webcast and replay of the event will be available on investors.block.xyz.

Block Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results

Block Inc. fourth quarter and full year 2021 earnings results now available on investors.block.xyz.

Block, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Afterpay

In conjunction with the acquisition, Block has appointed former Afterpay Director Sharon Rothstein to serve as a member of its Board of Directors.

Block Partners with Oceanworks to Remove Ocean-Bound Plastic

In 2022, we partnered with Oceanworks to serve as our sustainability partner specifically focused on at-risk plastics.

Square, Inc. Changes Name to Block

The change differentiates the Square brand, which was built for the Seller business, from the corporate entity.

Square Allocates $25 Million for Minority and Underserved Communities

Square shared the ideology behind the investments in a memo outlining how companies can make similar commitments.

A Pledge for Racial Equity and Social Impact

Learn about how we built a framework to structure our $100 million investment in minority and underserved communities.

Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2021

Block’s 2021 CSR Report highlights our ongoing efforts to build a more sustainable, inclusive, and supportive company — within Block and beyond.

Bitcoin and the Future of Clean Energy

An exploration of the role bitcoin could play in accelerating the transition to clean energy.

Square Announces Early Access Programme for Ireland Businesses

Programme aims to provide Irish merchants with time and cost-saving solutions to facilitate growth and prosperity.

After 1 Year of COVID-19, Cashless Businesses Have More Than Doubled

Square, Inc. has published a comprehensive report highlighting the influence of COVID-19 on worldwide commerce.

Square Publishes 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Report offers a comprehensive overview of its ongoing commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.

Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2020

Our 2020 CSR Report details our efforts, new and ongoing, to operate as a responsible business.

Square Announces Plans To Acquire Majority Ownership Stake In TIDAL

Additionally, Square plans to appoint Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter to its Board of Directors.

82% of Small Businesses Seek Financial Stability Amid Optimism for 2021

Survey findings from Square and Wakefield Research show that the majority of small business owners have a bright outlook for 2021, especially Millennial and minority-owned businesses.

Square, Inc. on FinCEN's Proposed Rule: Federal Comment Letter

Square Inc. shares a federal comment letter in response to FinCEN’s Proposed rulemaking on requirements for certain transactions involving convertible virtual currency or digital assets.

Square, Inc. Plans to be Net Zero Carbon for Operations by 2030

The company will also launch a clean energy investment initiative to help make the bitcoin supply chain greener.

Square, Inc. Invests $50 Million in Bitcoin

Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) made a significant investment by acquiring more than 4,000 bitcoins, totaling a purchase value of $50 million, as announced today.

Square, Inc. to Invest $100 Million in Minority and Underserved Communities

The investment aligns with Square’s purpose of economic empowerment.

Square Report Reveals the Pandemic Has Accelerated the Digital Economy

Square, Inc. has unveiled a new report shedding light on the impact of COVID-19 on worldwide commerce and changes in payment patterns.

Square Inc. Survey: 76% of Small Business owners grant time off to vote

A new survey conducted by Square and Wakefield Research, finds that a majority of U.S. small business owners think voting in the upcoming presidential election is important.

Welcoming the Stitch Labs Team to Square

Square Inc. announces acquisition of Stitch Labs, an operations management platform for growing commerce brands.

Square Report: Top 50 Cities Embrace eCommerce Post-COVID

A recent Square report unveils the 50 cities that have experienced the highest surge in eCommerce adoption following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcoming the Verse team to Cash App

We’re excited to announce the acquisition of Verse, a leading peer-to-peer payments application based in Spain.

Welcoming the Dessa Team to Square

Square announces its acquisition of Dessa, a dynamic company headquartered in Toronto. Dessa specializes in developing cutting-edge machine learning applications that tackle meaningful real-world problems across various industries.

Square Completes Sale of Caviar to DoorDash

Square, Inc. has finalized the sale of Caviar to DoorDash, Inc., allowing Square to focus its resources and efforts on other areas of its business, while ensuring the continued growth and success of Caviar under the stewardship of DoorDash.

Square to Acquire Weebly

Square, Inc. announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Weebly, a technology company known for its user-friendly tools that enable customers to effortlessly create and manage professional websites and online stores.

Square Acquires Zesty to Expand Caviar’s Corporate Catering Business

Square, Inc. announces its acquisition of specific assets from Zesty, a catering platform known for its ability to promote healthier choices and enhance productivity within companies.

Square Acquires Entrees On-Trays, Expanding Caviar in Dallas-Fort Worth

Square, Inc. announces its acquisition of select assets from Entrees On-Trays, a highly regarded restaurant delivery service that has been catering to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex since 1986.

Square Comes to the UK

Square announces its expansion into the United Kingdom, introducing a game-changing solution for countless small and medium-sized enterprises throughout Britain.

Make Voting Easy

Square makes Election Day a company holiday.

Square Arrives in Australia

Square brings its products and services to Australia.

Square, Xoom and Latino Startup Alliance Award Latina-Owned CA Businesses

Square teams up with Xoom and Latino Startup Alliance Soy to create a program giving Latina entrepreneurs in California the opportunity to win $10,000 in financial support and mentorship.