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About us
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
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https://block.xyz/
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- Financial Services
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Oakland, California
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- Public Company
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We shared our second quarter earnings results today, delivering strong growth across the company. We accelerated product velocity and ramped go-to-market investment, launching features like Cash App Pools, expanding Square AI, and bringing new tools to market faster than ever. We reaccelerated gross profit growth across both Square and Cash App, deepened customer engagement, and exceeded our profitability targets - all while investing for long-term growth. We’ve delivered strong results, and we’ve updated our full-year guidance based on the strength we see throughout the business. For a full earnings recap, visit investors.block.xyz
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goose flew to Berkeley 🪽 What an incredible day at the Berkeley Agentic AI Summit! 🧠 We had an amazing time connecting with the AI community on Saturday, August 2nd, diving into the cutting edge of AI: Our Principal Engineer for AI & Data Platform Bradley Axen gave a quick talk on the user experience of agents, and explained why model-agnostic, open source agents are key to the future of AI: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eBpdYSfs Then, Brad discussed Frameworks & Stacks for Agentic Systems with an incredible lineup of speakers: - Matei Zaharia, Co-Founder/CTO, Databricks; Associate Professor, UC Berkeley - Sherwin Wu, Head of Engineering, OpenAI API, OpenAI - Chi Wang, Senior Staff Research Scientist, Google DeepMind - Jerry Liu, Co-Founder/CEO, LlamaIndex - Matt W., Director, GM of AI at PyTorch/Linux Foundation https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eCgjURnc Finally, Angie Jones hosted a hands-on workshop in a packed room: Vibe Coding with Goose: Building Apps with AI Agents and MCP https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eNvU6shA Thank you to all the researchers, builders, and AI enthusiasts who stopped by our table to connect, learn, and collaborate. The conversations and energy were truly inspiring! For those who missed it, you can learn more about the summit here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dgtcBPd2
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There's a lot of discussion about Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and credit reporting. But as today’s piece in the Wall Street Journal (https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gwppBDyS) highlights, traditional credit scores don't always tell the whole story. At Block, we're not reporting Afterpay data to credit bureaus until we're certain it helps our customers build better credit scores. We want our customers to benefit from their good habits. 95% of Afterpay installments are paid on time, and nearly all are repaid without late fees. But today’s credit reporting system often doesn’t recognize that consistency. Until it does, we’re holding off on reporting Afterpay data because we believe on-time payments should help build credit, not hurt it. This isn't just about credit reporting. It's about building a financial system that recognizes how people actually earn, spend, and repay in real life. One that works better for everyone. Read more about our approach here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gqDi_XJZ
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AI is evolving from copilots to collaborative, autonomous agents. On August 5, join us in San Francisco for Autonomous Workforces: Architecting & Governing Multi-Agent AI at Enterprise Scale — a curated gathering of enterprise AI leaders. Featured speakers include: • Bradley Axen, Tech Lead, AI & Data Platform, Block • Kim Branson, SVP, Global Head of AI & ML, GSK • Yaad Oren, Global Head of SAP Research & Innovation, SAP Designed for a handpicked group of enterprise innovators navigating the real-world deployment and governance of multi-agent AI systems. Claim your spot: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3GuuPLF
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"Congratulations! You're hired. Please send your bank details to start immediately" 🚩 Sound familiar? Recruitment scammers are getting creative, turning dream job offers into digital nightmares. They're mimicking real companies with sophisticated precision. But here's the thing, legitimate companies never ask for your financial information through messaging apps or demand immediate decisions. Our security team has seen it all and now they're sharing their playbook. We've created a guide to help you spot the red flags before they cost you. 🔒 Learn how to protect yourself: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e5-HQm9Q #JobSearch #CyberSecurity #CareerAdvice #TechJobs
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Executive Director @ Squareup Europe Ltd | Leadership | Payments | Fintech | Board
It was standing room only last Wednesday evening as more than 200 fintech industry professionals gathered at the #Google Rooftop to network and listen to a panel debate on: The future of payments: how AI, embedded finance and personalisation are rewriting the rules. Organised by #Mainset in partnership with #Google, the debate was moderated by Ioto. Alongside Nick Fryer, Petru Metzger and Sophie Condie, I discussed the opportunities with AI, the issues within payments that still need to be resolved, the power of personalisation and how to remove barriers to moving money. A truly enjoyable conversation! Thank you to Ioto at Mainset and Karen Zhang and Adrian Blockus at Google for inviting Block to join the conversation.
Main Set was proud to co-host a vibrant summer #Fintech gathering alongside Google this week. Over 200 founders, operators, investors, and enablers from across the #Fintech ecosystem came together on Google's stunning rooftop to connect, share ideas, and discuss the future of the industry. The evening featured a packed-out panel on The Future of Payments - where we explored how #AI, #EmbeddedFinance, and #Personalisation are changing the game. The goal was simple: help people in #Fintech build more meaningful relationships. Judging by the conversations, collaborations, and clinks of wine glasses - it worked. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us - with a big thank you to our panel of #Payments experts (⬇️) and Google for hosting. Let’s keep building. Keep your eyes peeled for the next event in September - #Neobanking & #Neolending will be the focus! Please follow Main Set on LinkedIn to be kept up to date. 👀 Main Set | Ioto Iotov CA, CFA, CAIA, Ivan Wong, Dominique Swan & Jack Hogan Google | Karen Zhang, Adrian Blockus & Ronan Carter Panel | Samina Hussain-Letch (Block | Square), Nick Fryer (Dojo), Sophie Condie (Shieldpay) & Petru Metzger (Payforge)
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Square's 2025 US Restaurants Data Tells All. The tea (or should we say, oat milk latte?)
*clears throat* Some new data from the restaurant world: 📉 Average tips dropped below 15% for the first time in years 💸 First-party delivery is 64% more profitable than third-party 🥛 Nearly half of coffee drinkers in OR, ME, and NM are opting for oat milk Dig into the trends: squ.re/restaurantdata
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“Focus on meaningful work and meaningful relationships…good things happen”. Our Business Lead Owen Jennings (OBJ) on his experience across both Square and Cash App, perspectives on FinTech, and career advice. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation with This Week in Fintech: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e3z-zBJw
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Risk innovation and building trust runs deep across Block. Congratulations to our 2025 Taktile award winners: 🏆 Top Voice in Risk: Donna-Marie Dawkins, MBA, Deputy Chief Risk Officer, UK & Europe, Square 🏆 Top Voice in Progress: Yuliya Kazakevich, CPFPP, Global Head of Merchant Risk & Onboarding, Cash App
Over the past few months, nominations poured in from across the financial services industry, spotlighting the individuals driving real change in how risk management is led and practiced. 🏆 Today, we’re proud to announce the winners of Top Voices in Risk 2025: Leaders who are redefining what risk can enable, not just control 🏆 From AI-powered decision-making to inclusive credit frameworks and bold team leadership, this year’s honorees are transforming risk into a force for innovation, access, and growth. Selected across four categories: • Innovation – for those pioneering new technologies and systems • Impact – for advancing financial inclusion and societal outcomes • Progress – for pushing bold ideas and industry-wide change • Leadership – for building high-performing teams and future talent Each voice reflects a broader shift: risk is no longer just about mitigation, it’s a strategic lever for the future of financial services. A huge congratulations to all the honorees. We couldn’t be more proud to showcase your impact in the industry! Meet the winners and explore their work via the link below. 👇