Block Shares Surge as Bitcoin Integration Reaches Millions of US Merchants

Jack Dorsey’s strategic vision for cryptocurrency is materializing, sparking significant market enthusiasm. Block’s subsidiary, Square, is launching a system that will enable Bitcoin transactions across millions of American retail locations, propelling the parent company’s stock to an eight-month peak. The central question remains whether this initiative can successfully transition Bitcoin into a mainstream payment method.

Beginning November 10, 2025, a transformative feature will activate for over four million US merchants using Square’s platform. This system, which leverages the Lightning Network for instantaneous settlement, allows businesses to accept Bitcoin payments directly through their existing Square point-of-sale equipment, eliminating the need for additional hardware.

Merchants are offered significant flexibility: they can elect to receive payments in Bitcoin or... Read more...