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Block Introduces Bitcoin Conversion Feature for Square Merchants

Block's new service allows Square merchants to convert a portion of their daily sales into Bitcoin, enhancing financial flexibility.

  • Block, formerly known as Square, launches a Bitcoin conversion feature enabling merchants to convert 1-10% of daily sales into Bitcoin via Cash App.
  • The service is initially available to sole proprietors and single member LLCs, with plans for broader rollout in the coming months.
  • Merchants will incur a 1% fee for each conversion, offering a potentially cost-effective way to invest in Bitcoin.
  • The feature aims to empower merchants by providing a simple way to diversify assets and engage with the global monetary system.
  • Block's ongoing commitment to Bitcoin includes the development of a new three-nanometer chip for Bitcoin miners, promising enhanced efficiency.
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