A record number of Americans are considering short-term financing options, or "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) loans, to cover their purchases, according to a recent survey by online lending marketplace.
Block Inc. CEO Jack Dorsey revealed a new location chat feature for his decentralized messaging application Bitchat on Thursday, August 21, allowing users to "teleport" anywhere in the world.
Purdys Chocolatier, one of Canada’s most beloved and renowned chocolate brands, is making its in-store experience even sweeter with a new nationwide partnership with technology company Square.
Cash App Afterpay, a leader in "Buy Now, Pay Later" payments, today announced an extensive partnership with Caleres, bringing flexible payments to shoppers across its portfolio of footwear brands. The partnership arrives just in time for fall, giving customers more ways to shop for their favorite seasonal styles – from cozy boots to comfortable sneakers – both online and in select stores.
Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of the Gemini crypto exchange, floated an unconventional idea for sustainable Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining on Monday, which is to route electricity from piezoelectric floor tiles into the network.
Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, made significant trades on Thursday — focusing on Deere & Co. (NYSE:DE), Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) and Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) today unveiled Proto Rig, a first-of-its-kind modular bitcoin mining system, and Proto Fleet, a free and open-source fleet management software. The announcement, made during an event held at Proto customer Core Scientific's facility in Dalton, GA, where Proto Rigs are mining as part of their fleet, represents a significant step toward decentralizing bitcoin mining hardware, opening access to more builders, and increasing network resiliency. These mark the first two end-to-end releases by Proto, Block’s suite of bitcoin mining products and services, following its initial chip sale to Core Scientific.
Block, Inc. (“Block”) (NYSE: XYZ) today announced the pricing of $1.2 billion principal amount of its 5.625% senior notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and $1.0 billion principal amount of its 6.000% senior notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes” and, together with the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”) in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Act. The aggregate principal amount of the offering was increased from the previously announced offering size of $1.5 billion. The sale of the Notes is expected to settle on August 18, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Interest on each series of the Notes will be payable in cash semi-annually in arrears, beginning on February 15, 2026.
Block, Inc. (“Block”) (NYSE: XYZ) today announced its intention to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes in two series (the “Notes”) in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Act.
