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Payments Giant Square Is Changing Its Name to Block

Fintech and digital payments giant Square Inc. has changed its name to Block in a move that reflects changes to its business. This comes just two days after CEO Jack Dorsey told investors he would be resigning as the CEO of Twitter.

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Dec 2, 2021 at 8:09 p.m. UTC

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I/O Fund Founder: ‘Square’s Name Change to Block Is a Defensive Move’

Digital payments giant Square Inc. has changed its name to Block. I/O Fund Founder & CEO Beth Kindig discusses the significance underlying this name change, saying, “It’s a defensive move … [and] not a move coming from strength.”

By CoinDesk Staff

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Dec 2, 2021 at 6:11 p.m. UTC

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Payments Giant Square Is Changing Its Name to Block

The move creates room for the company to move further beyond its roots as a business focused on serving sellers.

By Michael Bellusci

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Dec 2, 2021 at 5:55 p.m. UTC

Dec 2, 2021

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Bitcoin

Is Jack Dorsey Bitcoin’s Unsung Hero?

New ByteTree data reveals Square’s Cash App has raised $13 billion for the Bitcoin network, suggesting CEO Jack Dorsey is bitcoin’s unsung hero. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Dec 1, 2021 at 9:12 p.m. UTC

Dec 1, 2021

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Twitter

Jack Dorsey Steps Down as CEO of Twitter

Twitter’s board of directors unanimously appointed current CTO Parag Agrawal as CEO and a member of the Board, effective immediately.

By Jamie Crawley

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Nov 29, 2021 at 2:31 p.m. UTC

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Square Releases White Paper Detailing Protocol for a Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange

The white paper from Square’s new TBD division describes a protocol for exchanging digital and other assets in a way that’s more accessible to everyone.

By Tanzeel AkhtarNelson Wang

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Nov 19, 2021 at 9:24 p.m. UTC

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Twitter CFO: Buying Crypto Assets ‘Doesn’t Make Sense Right Now’

“The Hash” hosts react to Twitter CFO Ned Segal saying investing in cryptocurrencies “doesn’t make sense right now,” citing volatility concerns. Meanwhile, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey ​is a supporter of decentralized technology, including bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. His fintech firm Square also holds crypto on its balance sheets. What do we make of the disconnect?

By CoinDesk Staff

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Nov 16, 2021 at 8:55 p.m. UTC

Nov 16, 2021

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Twitter CFO Says Buying Crypto Assets ‘Doesn’t Make Sense Right Now’: Report

Ned Segal cited volatility as to why the company doesn’t want to invest in crypto.

By Eliza Gkritsi

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Nov 16, 2021 at 4:59 p.m. UTC

Nov 16, 2021

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Is Jack Dorsey About to Announce a Bitcoin DeFi Platform?

Or is Square’s TBD launch of its white paper just days after the Taproot upgrade a coincidence?

By Nathaniel Whittemore

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Nov 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

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Rapper Money Man Becomes the First Artist to Receive Advances in Bitcoin

Atlanta-based multi-platinum rapper and entrepreneur Money Man has become the first artist to receive advances in bitcoin. Music label Empire paid its first artist advance in BTC to Money Man worth $1 million through Square’s Cash App. Money Man, along with Empire CEO and founder Ghazi, share their insights.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Nov 11, 2021 at 9:17 p.m. UTC

Nov 11, 2021

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