{"id":78518,"date":"2026-04-01T02:01:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T02:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=78518"},"modified":"2026-04-01T02:01:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T02:01:35","slug":"square-introduces-bitcoin-pos-payments-in-major-us-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=78518","title":{"rendered":"Square Introduces Bitcoin POS Payments In Major US Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Businesses that accept Bitcoin will pay no processing fees for the next two years as part of a new push to move digital currency into the everyday economy.<\/p>\n<p>This fee waiver, which lasts until the end of 2026, aims to remove one of the biggest hurdles for small shops and local vendors who want to try new payment methods without losing money on transaction costs.<\/p>\n<h2>Instant Cash Conversions For Local Shops<\/h2>\n<p>The plan allows US merchants to accept <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coingecko.com\/en\/coins\/bitcoin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bitcoin<\/a> while receiving US dollars in their accounts by default. This setup removes the risk of price swings that often make business owners nervous about digital assets.<\/p>\n<p>When a customer pays at the counter, the system converts the crypto into cash immediately. Reports show that this feature requires no extra setup for those who qualify, and the money moves into the merchant\u2019s balance almost instantly.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Connecting the ecosystem with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Square?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Square<\/a> has been the dream since we launched bitcoin in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CashApp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@CashApp<\/a> in 2018<\/p>\n<p>Starting today, all merchants can now seamlessly stack bitcoin behind the scenes from their daily sales<\/p>\n<p>Bitcoin Payments Acceptance will be live for everyone on November 10 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mTqbu8wfGG\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/mTqbu8wfGG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Miles <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/1f31e.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf1e\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> (@milessuter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/milessuter\/status\/1975969260024496525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While the default setting is to receive cash, there is a choice for those who want to keep some of the digital currency. Owners can set their accounts to \u201cstack\u201d a portion of their daily sales in crypto instead of taking the full amount in dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Data shows that the rollout began on Monday and should reach all eligible <a href=\"https:\/\/moneycheck.com\/square-rolls-out-automatic-bitcoin-payment-integration-to-millions-of-u-s-merchants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Square<\/a> users by Nov. 10. Businesses based in New York are currently excluded from the program due to specific state regulations.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We\u2019re making it easier for millions of businesses to accept bitcoin.<\/p>\n<p>Starting today, eligible U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Square?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Square<\/a> sellers will begin having Bitcoin payments automatically enabled.<\/p>\n<p>Sellers who accept bitcoin will receive USD as default.<\/p>\n<p>This is how bitcoin as everyday money begins.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Miles <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/1f31e.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf1e\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> (@milessuter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/milessuter\/status\/2038620026115145857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Big Tech Moves Toward Everyday Crypto<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Square\/status\/2038647458390294726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jack Dorsey<\/a>, the head of Block, shared the news following an announcement from the company\u2019s Bitcoin product lead, Miles Suter. The goal is to make these transactions feel like using \u201ceveryday money\u201d for millions of businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Block currently holds 8,883 BTC on its own books, which ranks it as the 14th-largest public holder of the asset. The company bought its supply at an average price of $32,939 per coin, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcointreasuries.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">BitcoinTreasuries.net.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/8sm5jYe8\/\" width=\"1835\" height=\"951\"><\/p>\n<p>The move by Square is part of a larger trend where financial companies are blending traditional banking with digital assets.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, some mortgage lenders now allow people to use their crypto holdings to meet loan requirements without selling their coins first.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-672358\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/a_534d42.png?resize=719%2C435\" alt=\"\" width=\"719\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/a_534d42.png?w=719 719w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/a_534d42.png?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\"><\/p>\n<p>Other platforms like Coinbase and Kraken have also brought back programs that let users borrow cash against their Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<p>Expanding Financial Options For Borrowers<\/p>\n<p>Recent reports indicate that this shift is reaching into the housing market as well. Better Home &amp; Finance recently teamed up with a major exchange to allow buyers to use their digital assets as collateral for down payments on home loans. This allows a homeowner to secure a mortgage while keeping their investment intact.<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Businesses that accept Bitcoin will pay no processing fees for the next two years as part of a new push to move digital currency into the everyday economy. 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