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Block Is Buying Bitcoin Every Month for Its Balance Sheet

Block Inc. has announced its strategy of regularly purchasing bitcoin for its corporate balance sheet via dollar-cost averaging (DCA). The company plans to allocate 10% of its monthly gross profit…

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Jack Dorsey-Backed Initiative Donates $21M to Bitcoin Nonprofit Opensats to Bolster Development

According to the 501(c)(3) public charity Opensats, a nonprofit focused on supporting Bitcoin-related initiatives and efforts that contribute to Bitcoin’s success, Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic endeavor #startsmall has contributed $21 million…

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Here’s Why Jack Dorsey’s Block Will Invest 10% of Bitcoin Profits Into BTC Monthly

Financial technology conglomerate Block, owned by X co-founder Jack Dorsey, has decided to invest 10% of all profits made from bitcoin-related products in monthly BTC purchases. Speaking to shareholders in…

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US Prosecutors Investigate Jack Dorsey’s Block Over Non-Compliant Crypto Services: Report

According to a report released by NBC on Wednesday, U.S. prosecutors are investigating Block, a company featuring cryptocurrency services co-founded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. The allegations against the company…

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Jack Dorsey’s Block Faces DOJ Probe Over Alleged Transactions With Sanctioned Nations and Terrorist Groups

Department of Justice (DOJ) federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York are investigating fintech company Block, formerly known as Square, for significant compliance failures in its transaction monitoring…

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Acinq to Withdraw Phoenix Wallet From US Markets Amid Regulatory Concerns

On Friday, April 26, Acinq announced that its Lightning Network bitcoin wallet, Phoenix, will cease services for U.S. residents from May 3, 2024. This announcement followed closely on the heels…

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Block Unveils Bitcoin Conversion Feature for Square Merchants 

On Wednesday, Block, the financial services firm, disclosed that merchants using Square can convert their daily sales into bitcoin through the Cash App. Block’s founder, Jack Dorsey, revealed this update…

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