Square now supports Bitcoin payments for merchants worldwide, with Lightning Network integration enabling instant settlement and flexible conversion options between BTC and fiat currencies.
By Ibrahim Ajibade
Editor Marco T. Lanz
Updated
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Square, the payments arm of Block Inc., has officially rolled out Bitcoin BTC $105 541 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $2.11 T Vol. 24h: $72.57 B transaction support for its global network of merchants, offering real-time conversions between BTC and fiat currencies.
Founder and long-term Bitcoin advocate Jack Dorsey confirmed the update with a post on X on Monday, noting that sellers can now execute live transactions across both Bitcoin and traditional payment rails. The move allows sellers on Square to receive BTC-to-BTC, BTC-to-fiat, fiat-to-BTC, or fiat-to-fiat payments.
our sellers can now receive btc to btc, btc to fiat, fiat to btc, or fiat to fiat. https://t.co/NnLsd3fgEb
— jack (@jack) November 10, 2025
The integration with the Lightning Network ensures that Bitcoin transactions settle nearly instantaneously, significantly reducing payment latency and processing costs. According to the details, Square’s Bitcoin lightning payments will also be compatible with bank-issued debit cards, credit cards, as well as crypto wallets.
Merchants will also be able to switch between settlement options to hold earnings in BTC or instantly convert them into US dollars or other fiat currencies.
Square parent company, Block (SQ) Stock price rose 1.74% to $66.56 per share at $39.8 billion market cap on Nov. 10 | Source: Nasdaq
At the time of the announcement, Block Inc. (NYSE: SQ) traded 1.74% higher at $66.56, valuing the company at approximately $39.8 billion. Notably, on Oct. 31, Square allocated $50 rewards to first 20,000 US sellers to enable its Bitcoin Conversations feature, in a move to drive crypto-focused social interactions among merchants.
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Ibrahim Ajibade is a seasoned research analyst with a background in supporting various Web3 startups and financial organizations. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and is currently studying for a Master’s in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies at the University of Malta.
