Block Inc. to Integrate Bitcoin Payments on Square via Lightning Network

Block, Inc., the payments platform provider known for its integration of Bitcoin technology, is set to launch Bitcoin payments through its Square arm this year. This move promises economic empowerment for merchants by enabling faster and more cost-effective transactions within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The rollout will begin before a full integration in the following year. The company showcased the feature at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, with an emphasis on immediate settlements through Square’s Lightning Network connection. This layer-2 scaling network allows for faster and more cost-effective transactions compared to traditional methods.