Block (formerly Square) company
Overview
Block, Inc. (formerly Square) is a financial technology company founded by Jack Dorsey. It provides point-of-sale hardware and software for merchants, as well as the peer-to-peer payment service Cash App. Block also operates the music streaming service Tidal and invests in Bitcoin-related projects.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Block (formerly Square) connects to 2 tracked entities, most strongly to New York State Department of Financial Services, Square (Block) BitLicense.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 2 of 2 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
regulated_by | New York State Department of Financial Services | 95% |
holds_license | Square (Block) BitLicense | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Block (formerly Square)?
Block, Inc. (formerly Square) is a financial technology company founded by Jack Dorsey that provides point-of-sale hardware and software for merchants, the peer-to-peer payment service Cash App, and the music streaming service Tidal, while also investing in Bitcoin-related projects.
Who regulates Block's BitLicense?
Block holds a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services, which regulates its cryptocurrency-related activities.
What services does Block offer besides payments?
Besides its point-of-sale systems and Cash App, Block operates the music streaming service Tidal and invests in Bitcoin-related projects.