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SQUARE( BLOCK)

Founded: 2009 Headquarters: Oakland, CA, USA CEO: Jack Dorsey

Block operates Square for sellers and Cash App for consumers, connecting merchant services with consumer financial products. The company launched with a white square card reader that enabled small businesses to accept card payments without merchant accounts. Under Jack Dorsey, Block has integrated blockchain technology into its operations, combining decentralised finance applications with payment processing services. The firm processes transactions across both business and consumer segments through its dual platform structure, expanding from hardware into financial services.

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Jack Dorsey, CEO, Square( Block)

50 October 2025