{"id":51983,"date":"2025-10-09T15:16:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T15:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=51983"},"modified":"2025-10-09T15:16:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T15:16:37","slug":"zero-fee-bitcoin-payments-program-from-square-as-hyper-scales-btc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=51983","title":{"rendered":"Zero-Fee Bitcoin Payments Program From Square as $HYPER Scales $BTC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><strong>Quick Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 0;\">\n<li>1\ufe0f\u20e3 Block\u2019s Square platform is launching a new service that allows small businesses to accept Bitcoin payments directly.<\/li>\n<li>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Merchants can convert a portion of their daily sales into crypto.<\/li>\n<li>3\ufe0f\u20e3 In a pilot program, participating sellers had built up a total of 142 Bitcoin by October 1, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>4\ufe0f\u20e3 The service is available nationwide, but not in New York due to state regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jack Dorsey\u2019s Block is making it easier than ever for small businesses to enter the crypto space.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s Square platform is<a href=\"https:\/\/investors.block.xyz\/investor-news\/news-details\/2025\/Square-Brings-Bitcoin-to-Main-Street-With-First-Integrated-Payments-and-Wallet-Solution-for-Local-Businesses\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> rolling out a new service<\/a> that allows merchants to accept Bitcoin payments directly. The goal is to make using Bitcoin as simple as swiping a credit card.<\/p>\n<p>This is a significant move for Block, which aims to make Bitcoin a mainstream currency, not just an investment. With the new Square Bitcoin platform, sellers can accept Bitcoin and even convert a portion of their daily sales into crypto.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-603013\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-bitcoin-landing-page.png?w=640&amp;resize=700%2C335\" alt=\"Square Bitcoin landing page\" width=\"700\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-bitcoin-landing-page.png?w=1999 1999w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-bitcoin-landing-page.png?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-bitcoin-landing-page.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-bitcoin-landing-page.png?w=980 980w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-bitcoin-landing-page.png?w=130 130w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-bitcoin-landing-page.png?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-bitcoin-landing-page.png?w=750 750w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-bitcoin-landing-page.png?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<p>The crypto conversion of sales to Bitcoin was tested in a pilot program in 2024 and proved to be a huge success. According to Block, participating sellers had already built up a total of 142 Bitcoin by October 1, 2025. It shows there\u2019s a real demand for this kind of service.<\/p>\n<p>For the first year, they\u2019ll be able to do this with no transaction fees. The new platform also includes a built-in wallet, allowing businesses to manage their new Bitcoin holdings directly from their existing Square dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>Miles Suter, who heads up Bitcoin Product at Block, said that this move gives small businesses powerful financial tools that were previously only available to large companies. The decision to offer zero fees for the first year is a smart way to get merchants on board and let them try out the service risk-free.<\/p>\n<p>The launch also shakes up the payments industry. It puts pressure on other major players, such as PayPal, Visa, and Stripe, to enhance their own crypto offerings. By offering native Bitcoin support, Square is <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Vivek4real_\/status\/1975923099527766174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1975923099527766174%7Ctwgr%5E704a936b1356c3bf3e0e271b403d5bfa4296603b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbeincrypto.com%2Fsquare-launches-0-fee-bitcoin-payments-program%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pushing the mainstream industry<\/a> toward a more decentralized future.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-603012\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/X-post-sharing-announcement-that-Bitcoins-going-mainstream.png?w=454&amp;resize=600%2C555\" alt=\"X post sharing announcement that Bitcoin's going mainstream\" width=\"600\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/X-post-sharing-announcement-that-Bitcoins-going-mainstream.png?w=940 940w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/X-post-sharing-announcement-that-Bitcoins-going-mainstream.png?w=454 454w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/X-post-sharing-announcement-that-Bitcoins-going-mainstream.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/X-post-sharing-announcement-that-Bitcoins-going-mainstream.png?w=713 713w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/X-post-sharing-announcement-that-Bitcoins-going-mainstream.png?w=750 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/p>\n<p>While the service is available nationwide, it won\u2019t be in New York due to state regulations. However, investors can still\u00a0participate in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.care\/box_27fa54a2abe6756ee07f7504e1c69615?referrer=square-reveals-zero-fee-bitcoin-payments-program-as-%24hyper-scales-bitcoin-for-the-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER)<\/a>, a project aiming to scale up $BTC to its full potential.<\/p>\n<h2>Unlock Bitcoin\u2019s Full Potential with Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER)<\/h2>\n<p>Ever feel like Bitcoin is a bit \u2026 slow? And those transaction fees can be a real buzzkill. Well, <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.care\/box_27fa54a2abe6756ee07f7504e1c69615?referrer=square-reveals-zero-fee-bitcoin-payments-program-as-%24hyper-scales-bitcoin-for-the-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER)<\/a> is here to upgrade the OG digital currency.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it as a rocket booster for the world\u2019s most secure digital assets. It\u2019s building a lightning-fast Layer-2 network right on top of the Bitcoin blockchain.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-603014\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/layer-2-explanation_0e5081.png?w=640&amp;resize=700%2C420\" alt=\"Layer 2 explanation\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/layer-2-explanation_0e5081.png?w=1066 1066w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/layer-2-explanation_0e5081.png?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/layer-2-explanation_0e5081.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/layer-2-explanation_0e5081.png?w=980 980w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/layer-2-explanation_0e5081.png?w=750 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<p>By bringing the insane speed of the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to Bitcoin, Hyper is finally making it ready for everyday use. It will make transactions nearly instant, and cost pennies, not dollars. This isn\u2019t just about faster payments, it\u2019s about unlocking a whole new universe of possibilities, from DeFi to dApps.<\/p>\n<p>The industry has already taken notice. Bitcoin Hyper\u2019s ($HYPER) presale has raised over $22M. This isn\u2019t just an upgrade; it\u2019s a total game-changer for the entire Bitcoin ecosystem, turning it from a static asset into a dynamic powerhouse for the future of Web3. Our experts <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/bitcoin-hyper-price-prediction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">predict it could reach a high of $0.32 by the end of 2025.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The $HYPER Ecosystem: A World of Benefits Awaits<\/h2>\n<p>When you want to use your Bitcoin on the Hyper network, you use a \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/messari.io\/copilot\/share\/understanding-canonical-bridges-f4f560e7-3283-4e63-a659-96596815ba84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Canonical Bridge<\/a>.\u2019 You send your Bitcoin to a special address, where it\u2019s securely locked on the main chain.<\/p>\n<p>In return, an equal amount of \u2018wrapped\u2019 Bitcoin is minted on our Layer-2 network, which you can use for all your transactions. When you\u2019re done, you can burn the wrapped tokens and reclaim your original Bitcoin. It\u2019s that easy.<\/p>\n<p>But the real magic happens with the $HYPER token itself. It\u2019s the engine that powers the whole system. All transactions on the network require $HYPER for gas fees, creating constant demand for the token.<\/p>\n<p>By holding and staking $HYPER, you get a say in the project\u2019s future. Staking rewards currently sit at 51%.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.care\/box_27fa54a2abe6756ee07f7504e1c69615?referrer=square-reveals-zero-fee-bitcoin-payments-program-as-%24hyper-scales-bitcoin-for-the-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Buy your $HYPER for $0.013085<\/a>, but hurry, as a price increase is imminent.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that this is not intended as financial advice, and you should always conduct your own research before investing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Authored by Ben Wallis, Bitcoinist<\/strong> \u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitcoinist.com\/square-reveals-zero-fee-bitcoin-payments-program-hyper-cales-btc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">https:\/\/www.bitcoinist.com\/square-reveals-zero-fee-bitcoin-payments-program-hyper-cales-btc<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Facts: 1\ufe0f\u20e3 Block\u2019s Square platform is launching a new service that allows small businesses to accept Bitcoin payments directly. 2\ufe0f\u20e3 Merchants can convert a portion of their daily sales into crypto. 3\ufe0f\u20e3 In a pilot program, participating sellers had built up a total of 142 Bitcoin by October 1, 2025. 4\ufe0f\u20e3 The service is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-51983","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=51983"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51983\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=51983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=51983"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=51983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}