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We’re living 21st century lives underpinned by 20th century financial models. Juan Hernandez, our Head of Underwriting and Credit, breaks down in POLITICO how near real-time transaction data creates a more responsive and inclusive financial economy for everyone. Get up to speed 👇

Our Global CTO Dhanji R. Prasanna sat down with Forbes' Shivaune Field at SXSW Sydney to talk all things Open Source and AI related: > Why the transparency of open source technologies helps build trust > Block’s path to becoming an AI-native company - starting with our in-house agent goose > How Australia's thriving tech ecosystem continues to contribute the global field of engineering #opensource #AI

We’ve always been focused on supporting economic empowerment at the community level. That means helping sellers compete and grow while helping customers connect to the local businesses they love. Neighborhoods on Cash App gives Square sellers enterprise-quality mobile app tools and lower payment-processing costs - capabilities that have traditionally been available only to larger companies. “More and more sellers are getting frustrated with credit card fees for the value that they get back from it,” said Jack Dorsey, Block Head and Co-founder. By connecting Cash App’s network and Square technology, Neighborhoods on Cash App supports both sellers and customers, creating a more seamless experience across our ecosystems." Read Bloomberg’s coverage on Neighborhoods here:  https://lnkd.in/e58Q3RUD

Our Chief Risk Office Brian Boates breaks down AI's role in fighting financial crime in the PYMNTS' Headlines That Will Shape Close of 2025 Report. See how we're using real-time detection and more to protect customers and expand what's possible. Full report here: https://lnkd.in/eyPPa7fb

A human touch + technology that builds lasting partnerships 🤝 For four consecutive years, Square has been named the most trusted POS brand in the US. Why? We understand that behind every transaction is a seller with unique needs and challenges. Just ask Ben's Soft Pretzels' co-founder, director, and COO of Ben’s Soft Pretzels Brian Krider, CFE: "They don't overpromise, and they don't underdeliver. They've simply given us exactly what they said they would – and that's invaluable." More here on how we're supporting complex operations with balance: https://lnkd.in/ezCRkd6K #customersupport #customerservice #retailtech #payments

Happening today: a fireside chat with on redefining what's possible. Hear from Jack Dorsey, our Block Head, and Randy Garutti, former CEO of Shake Shack and current Board Member at Block, Inc, as they sit down for a candid discussion on building and scaling. RSVP to stream: https://lnkd.in/dYd2UAzk

Block builders, Money20/20 🇺🇸 bound: 🎤 Adam Turnbull, Head of Product, Square Banking   🎤 Melissa Netram, Global Head of Policy Impact & Stakeholder Advocacy  🎤 Ana Lynn Iacoviello Bukberg Chief Product Officer, Square Financial Services 🎤 Zack Ashley, Global Head of Brand Partnerships, Cash App 🎤 Yuliya Kazakevich, Global Head of Merchant Risk, Cash App See you there 👋 #Money2020USA

Bitcoin is freedom money. Protecting self-custody and developers is the way. This is the future we're building. #BTCinDC #bitcoin

“I’ve always thought of Block not as a financial services company, but a technology company. We’ve always been early to embrace whatever new technology there is, and then figure out how best to serve our customers with it.” Our CTO Dhanji R. Prasanna joined Sequoia Capital's Training Data podcast to discuss goose, our open source AI agent, and the evolution of AI at Block. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eNn-ZFFY

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