Jack Dorsey’s Block Bets Big on Bitcoin Mining 

Block, Inc. has outlined a strategic pivot to expand its presence in bitcoin mining, signaling a commitment to the cryptocurrency sector and its infrastructure needs, according to its recent third-quarter shareholder letter. Block’s New Investment Focus on Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure In a letter to shareholders, Block identifies bitcoin mining as a key growth path, driven […]

Mercury Bank Blocks Fintech Founders From Nigeria, Ukraine, and a Dozen More Countries

The U.S.-based fintech company, Mercury, will offboard startups whose founders reside in or whose businesses are headquartered in 14 African countries and six non-African states. Mercury CEO Immad Akhund stated that this decision impacts customers whose deposits constitute less than 1% of Mercury’s total deposits. Affected Customers’ Deposits Less Than 1% of Mercury’s Mercury Bank, […]

Core Scientific Partners With Block to Receive 15 EH/s in New Bitcoin Mining ASICs

Core Scientific, a large U.S.-based bitcoin mining and hosting provider, and Block, a leading financial services firm, have partnered in a project to integrate the first 3nm bitcoin mining chips produced by the latter. Core Scientific will receive 15 exahash per second (EH/s) of Block’s mining ASIC chips, with the possibility of ordering additional silicon […]

Jack Dorsey Envisions Bitcoin Replacing US Dollar — Foresees BTC Reaching $1 Million

Billionaire Jack Dorsey foresees a future where bitcoin could supplant the U.S. dollar as the dominant global currency. He envisions a scenario where bitcoin’s value could soar to $1 million by 2030. Highlighting the cryptocurrency’s decentralized nature, Dorsey underscores its potential to democratize financial systems and reduce reliance on traditional banking institutions. Jack Dorsey Anticipates […]

Block Is Buying Bitcoin Every Month for Its Balance Sheet

Block Inc. has announced its strategy of regularly purchasing bitcoin for its corporate balance sheet via dollar-cost averaging (DCA). The company plans to allocate 10% of its monthly gross profit from bitcoin products towards investments in the cryptocurrency. “We view bitcoin as an instrument of global economic empowerment; it is a way for individuals around […]