Block, Inc. is an American technology company that provides financial services to consumers and merchants. Founded in 2009 by Jack Dorsey, it is the U.S. market leader in point-of-sale systems. As of 2023, Block serves 56 million users and 4 million sellers, processing $228 billion in payments annually. Block's inaugural product Square, launched in 2009, is a point-of-sale system. It allows sellers to accept card payments and manage various 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. This 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 hardware business in bitcoin mining; and Tidal, a music streaming service. Wikipedia