Block/page/4 news and trends

Block: Digital Payment Scams Have a Surprisingly Youthful Face

November 26, 2025
Block Calls for $600 Tax Exemption to Bridge Bitcoin’s Usability Gap
Cryptocurrency // November 18, 2025

The idea that bitcoin could be used to buy a cup of coffee has been more ideological than practical since the very inception of blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

CE 100 Index Slips 1.3% Led by Cogent and Payment Names
Connected Economy // November 17, 2025

Tech stocks endured a wild ride through the past week, marked by earnings reports and volatility tied to investor sentiment over AI.  The CE 100 Index slid 1.3%, as most pillars declined, save the Communications and Be Well segments, up a respective 4% and 1%....

Cash App’s Next Act: From P2P App to Everyday Bank
Digital Banking // November 13, 2025

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Platforms Step In as Small Businesses Seek Working Capital Lifelines
SMBs // November 11, 2025

In uncertain times, access to cash can make the difference between survival and shutdown. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
Block: Digital Payment Scams Have a Surprisingly Youthful Face

November 26, 2025
Watch more: Digital Shift: Block’s Brian Boates Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing […]

Block Calls for $600 Tax Exemption to Bridge Bitcoin’s Usability Gap

November 18, 2025
The idea that bitcoin could be used to buy a cup of coffee has been more ideological than practical since the very inception of blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete...

CE 100 Index Slips 1.3% Led by Cogent and Payment Names

November 17, 2025
Tech stocks endured a wild ride through the past week, marked by earnings reports and volatility tied to investor sentiment over AI.  The CE 100 Index slid 1.3%, as most...

Financial Scams Are the New Customer-Churn Crisis for Banks

November 10, 2025
“Financial Scams and Consumer Trust,” a PYMNTS Intelligence report commissioned by Block, examines how the rise of digital scams is undermining the confidence powering everyday banking, commerce and payments. Drawing...

Quick Reads
Block Launches Global Bitcoin Payments Feature for 4 Million Merchants

November 10, 2025
Bitcoin has taken a step closer to becoming everyday currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Grubhub Lets Diners Pay for Meals Using Cash App Pay

October 14, 2025
Block has launched a partnership with food delivery service Grubhub. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Block Targets Traditional Card Users With Expanded Rewards Program

October 10, 2025
Some of the new features offered by Block’s Square and Cash App brands take direct aim at the fees charged by card networks, Bloomberg reported Friday (Oct. 10). Get the...

Block Launches Bitcoin Mining Hardware and Software

August 14, 2025
Block has launched new bitcoin mining hardware and software designed to decentralize and streamline the process of bitcoin mining.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...