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Story: Square Introduces Zero-Fee Bitcoin Payments for U.S. Merchants

By James Thorp

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A Step Toward Mainstream Bitcoin Commerce. The new Square Bitcoin platform combines payment processing, conversion, and custody features into…

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From Pilot Program to Nationwide Availability. Square’s Bitcoin initiative follows a series of pilot tests conducted throughout 2024.

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Analysts See Bitcoin Payments on the Rise. Market research firm eMarketer projects that the number of U.S.

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Pressure Mounts on PayPal, Visa, and Stripe. Square’s move also intensifies competition in the digital payments industry.

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Implications for the Bitcoin Ecosystem. The introduction of Bitcoin payments across millions of merchants could significantly boost…

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Regulatory Oversight and Compliance. With Bitcoin payments gaining momentum, regulators are taking notice.

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Market Reaction and Block’s Stock Performance. Following the announcement, Block Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) saw its stock close 2.64% higher at $81.

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A Turning Point for Crypto Payments. Square’s latest Bitcoin initiative marks an important milestone in bringing digital assets into…

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Square, a division of Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc., has unveiled a new Bitcoin payment and wallet program that enables more than four million U.S.

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The move positions Block at the heart of the growing intersection between traditional finance and digital assets, signaling the company’s shift from retail-focused Bitcoin…

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According to Square, the initiative is designed to make Bitcoin payments as simple and familiar as processing credit card transactions, marking a new chapter in how businesses…

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The new Square Bitcoin platform combines payment processing, conversion, and custody features into one seamless interface. Merchants can now:

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Automatically convert up to 50% of daily sales into Bitcoin

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Manage all crypto holdings through the Square Dashboard

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Transactions will begin processing on November 10, 2025, and merchants can operate with no fees during the first year, allowing them to test Bitcoin-based commerce without…

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