Block, Inc. is an American technology company offering financial services to consumers and businesses. Founded in 2009 by Jack Dorsey, it leads the U.S. point-of-sale systems market. As of 2023, Block serves 56 million users and 4 million businesses, processing $228 billion in payments annually. Block's inaugural product Square, launched in 2009, is a point-of-sale system. It allows businesses to accept card payments and manage operations, including bookings, e-Commerce, inventory, payroll, shift scheduling, banking, and obtaining business loans. Additionally, Block's portfolio includes Cash App, a consumer-focused digital wallet introduced in 2013. The wallet allows users to send, receive or save money, access a debit card, invest in stocks and bitcoin, apply for personal loans, and file taxes. Block also owns Afterpay, a buy now, pay later service; Bitkey, a self-custody bitcoin wallet; a bitcoin mining hardware business; and Tidal, a music streaming service. Wikipedia