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Jack Dorsey Takes Square Deep Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole
The payments giant’s name change to Block caps off a transformational year.
Could Jack Dorsey Be Taking Square Deep Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole?
Following the announcement payments giant Square will be changing its corporate name to Block, CoinDesk's David Z. Morris shares insights into his article examining Jack Dorsey's bitcoin trajectory. Could Jack Dorsey be moving to transform Square into a crypto and blockchain firm?
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.
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." Plus, evaluating the next big tech stocks and the importance of keeping a "large allocation of bitcoin" in one's financial profile. "Bitcoin is an amazing hedge for inflation," Kindig said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
