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H&R Block Sues Block for Trademark Infringement
Block Inc, previously called Square Inc, was sued by tax preparation company H&R Block Inc for trademark infringement.
PayPal Finally Enables Cryptocurrency Payments and Shopping
PayPal's customers will finally be able to make payments and shop using digital currencies such as BTC, ETH through PayPal’s online wallets.
Fintech not Big Tech: Square is a Greater Threat to Banks than Google and Amazon
A recent survey of 300 senior executives at US-based mid-sized financial institutions found that more than half of bank and credit union executives view Big Tech companies like Amazon and Google as significant threats to the banking industry. Meanwhile only a third believe financial technology (fintech) firms will be a threat in the future, but are they sleeping on Square, Jack Dorsey’s financial technology venture whose stock price recently recorded a 20 month high.
SK Square Earmarks $1.6b to Invest in New Tech Including Blockchain
SK Square, the largest shareholder of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix, is reportedly earmarking the sum of 2 trillion won ($1.63 billion) to invest in new technologies including chips and blockchain.
Dorsey's Payments Firm Block Starts to Begin Mining Bitcoin
Block Inc, formerly known as Square, will begin mining Bitcoin with its mining system based on custom silicon and open source for individuals and businesses worldwide.
Canadian Tax Agency Asks Coinsquare Crypto Exchange to Hand Over Clients Personal Data
The Canada Revenue Agency has requested a judge of the Federal Court to force a crypto exchange to hand over information about all its customers.
Abra's CEO Confirms 50% of His Investment Portfolio is Now in Bitcoin
Abra's CEO Bill Barhydt has revealed that approximately 50% of his investment portfolio is now in Bitcoin (BTC).
Square Inc. Considers Rolling Out New Bitcoin Hardware Wallet
Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Square payment firm, has announced that the company is developing a new hardware Bitcoin wallet to give users greater control over their funds.
Square Inc. Launches Alliance for Crypto and Blockchain Companies to Fight Patent Trolls
Square has announced that it has successfully launched COPA to empower blockchain and crypto companies and to protect them from patent hoarding trolls.
Dorsey's Block Sees Shares Close at More Than 8%, Marking 52-Week Low
Block shares closed down more than 8% as it marked a 52-week low on Wednesday.
Bitcoin Price Rises But Altcoins Struggle to get Liberated from the Bears
Bitcoin is seeing recoveries following a revelation of a $170 million purchase from Square Inc with some altcoins following while others struggle/
Bitcoin Price Surge Continues as Square’s BTC Position Doubles in Value
2020 has been a year of institutional adoption for Bitcoin, and it seems that this is just the tip of the iceberg, as investors see a profit.