Block Enables U.S. Merchants to Accept Bitcoin Payments

Block allows all qualifying U.S. merchants on Square, excluding New York-based ones, to accept Bitcoin at checkout. The move expands Bitcoin's real-world use to over 4 million Square sellers. River Financial reports 6,500 North American merchants accepted Bitcoin for transactions in 2025. The feature supports Bitcoin's integration into daily commerce. Block also offers Bitkey hardware wallets and Proto mining equipment.