Block, Inc. is an American technology company that provides financial services to consumers and small and medium-sized businesses. Founded by Jack Dorsey in 2009, it is the U.S. market leader in point-of-sale systems. As of 2023, Block serves 56 million users and 4 million businesses, processing $228bn annually. Block's inaugural product Square, launched in 2009, is a point-of-sale system designed for SMBs. It allows businesses 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. It offers peer-to-peer money transfers, a savings account, a debit card, investing in stocks and Bitcoin, a tax filing service, and personal loans. Block also owns Afterpay, a buy now, pay later service; TBD, a decentralized platform targeting Bitcoin and decentralized finance; Bitkey, a self-custody Bitcoin wallet service; and Tidal, a subscription-based music streaming service. Wikipedia