Square news and trends

Block’s Third Quarter Puts Spotlight on FinTech Realities, Not Crypto Dreams

November 06, 2025
Block Targets Traditional Card Users With Expanded Rewards Program
Digital Payments // October 10, 2025

Some of the new features offered by Block’s Square and Cash App brands take direct aim at the fees charged by card networks, Bloomberg reported Friday (Oct. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Square Adds AI-Powered Insights and Voice Ordering for Local Businesses
SMBs // October 08, 2025

Artificial intelligence-powered insights, voice ordering, bitcoin payments and a mobile app for small businesses are among Square’s latest offerings for local businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Square Mixes Bitcoin, Loans and Kiosks in ‘Open Roadmap’
Business // August 25, 2025

Features enhancing reliability, tools for restaurants and expanded financial access are on Square’s product roadmap. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Square Introduces Grant Program for Small Businesses
SMBs // August 22, 2025

Square has introduced a grant program designed to provide local businesses with financial support and mentorship. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Interviews & Exclusives
Shopify’s Surge, Peloton’s Pivot Keep CE 100 in Growth Mode

August 11, 2025
The earnings reports continue to roll in, and for the past week, quarterly revenues and management commentary about the state of lending and spending were front and center for the CE 100 Index. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Regulations Are On Hold. Does That Mean More FinTechs Will Look to Become Neobanks?

February 18, 2025
The neobank model has, through the past several years, taken two paths as FinTechs bring accounts, cards and other digital-first financial offerings to customers. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Thredd’s McCarthy Voices Concern About Embedded Finance ‘Moving Backwards’

October 25, 2024
There’s no shortage of analysis of the various use cases where payments, credit and other offerings can be delivered outside the realm of traditional financial services. But maybe what’s needed...

CE 100 Index Rises 0.7% as Earnings Drive Lifestyle Categories

May 06, 2024
The CE 100 Index gained 0.7%, buoyed by continued earnings reports that boosted the fortunes of the Shop and Live pillars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Quick Reads
Block Targets Traditional Card Users With Expanded Rewards Program

October 10, 2025
Some of the new features offered by Block’s Square and Cash App brands take direct aim at the fees charged by card networks, Bloomberg reported Friday (Oct. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Square Adds AI-Powered Insights and Voice Ordering for Local Businesses

October 08, 2025
Artificial intelligence-powered insights, voice ordering, bitcoin payments and a mobile app for small businesses are among Square’s latest offerings for local businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Square Mixes Bitcoin, Loans and Kiosks in ‘Open Roadmap’

August 25, 2025
Features enhancing reliability, tools for restaurants and expanded financial access are on Square’s product roadmap. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Square Introduces Grant Program for Small Businesses

August 22, 2025
Square has introduced a grant program designed to provide local businesses with financial support and mentorship. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...