# Block İlgili Makaleler

HTX Haber Merkezi, kripto endüstrisindeki piyasa trendleri, proje güncellemeleri, teknoloji gelişmeleri ve düzenleyici politikaları kapsayan "Block" hakkında en son makaleleri ve derinlemesine analizleri sunmaktadır.

Katie Wood's Investment Company Bought $21 Million Worth of Block Shares Amid Their 6% Decline

Kathy Wood's Ark Invest purchased approximately $21 million worth of Block Inc. (XYZ) shares after the fintech company's stock fell over 6% on August 6th, despite the company reporting Q2 results that beat analyst forecasts. Block's Q2 revenue reached $6.62 billion, a 9% year-over-year increase. Adjusted earnings per share grew 65% to $1.02, and gross profit rose 25% to $3.17 billion. However, Mizuho analysts expressed concerns about rising operating expenses, which may increase from $4.48 billion in the first half to $4.56 billion in the second half. The company had previously laid off about 40% of its staff in February. Taking advantage of the stock decline, Ark Invest bought 267,676 shares of Jack Dorsey's Block for its ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF ETFs. Block remains a significant holding for Ark; for example, it is the tenth-largest position in the ARKW fund, valued at about $60 million and representing a 3.51% portfolio weight. Ark typically limits individual holdings to 10% of a fund's portfolio. On August 7th, Ark also bought 20,318 SpaceX shares worth nearly $2.3 million through several funds and sold 39,509 shares of Bullish for $910,287 via ARKW.

cryptonews.ru12 saat önce

Katie Wood's Investment Company Bought $21 Million Worth of Block Shares Amid Their 6% Decline

cryptonews.ru12 saat önce

Cathie Wood's ARK Purchase of $21 Million in Block Shares Not as Optimistic as It Seemed

ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, purchased nearly $21 million worth of Block (formerly Square) stock after a 6% price drop. However, this was not a bullish signal but a routine portfolio rebalancing. Ark's strategy limits any single holding to 10% of a fund's value and involves buying shares to maintain target weights when they fall. Similar rebalancing purchases occurred with Coinbase and Circle earlier in the week following their stock declines. Ark frequently adds to its largest existing positions after price drops while simultaneously selling other assets, as seen when it sold Bullish shares on the same day it bought Block. This pattern highlights a focus on portfolio management rather than new investment theses. Block's strong Q2 earnings, beating revenue and profit estimates, contrasted with the stock decline, which analysts attributed to concerns over rising operating costs. Meanwhile, the investment landscape for crypto-related stocks is evolving, with some firms viewing them as a distinct "picks and shovels" asset class tied to digital asset adoption, separate from direct Bitcoin bets. Ark's stated mission remains investing in disruptive innovation, including blockchain and fintech.

cryptonews.ru22 saat önce

Cathie Wood's ARK Purchase of $21 Million in Block Shares Not as Optimistic as It Seemed

cryptonews.ru22 saat önce

Jack Dorsey's Block continues to increase its Bitcoin investments! Here is the latest purchase amount

Block, the digital payments company founded by Jack Dorsey, continues to expand its Bitcoin investments. According to data from BitcoinTreasuries.net, the company recently purchased an additional 85 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin reserves to 9,117. This move underscores Block's commitment to its long-term Bitcoin strategy and its focus on digital assets as part of its corporate treasury. Block distinguishes itself among companies that view Bitcoin not only as an investment vehicle but also as a crucial component of future financial infrastructure. Founder Jack Dorsey has long maintained that Bitcoin will play a significant role in the global financial system, potentially becoming the internet's native currency. The increase in Block's reserves is seen as a sign of sustained institutional interest in Bitcoin. In recent years, several public companies have added Bitcoin to their balance sheets for purposes like inflation hedging and portfolio diversification. Experts note that regular institutional purchases can impact market supply and demand dynamics by reducing available liquidity. However, Bitcoin's price remains influenced by various factors, including macroeconomic events, monetary policy, regulations, and investor sentiment.

cryptonews.ru2 gün önce 11:28

Jack Dorsey's Block continues to increase its Bitcoin investments! Here is the latest purchase amount

cryptonews.ru2 gün önce 11:28

Block Raises Forecast for 2026 and Holds onto 9117 BTC

Fintech company Block, founded by Jack Dorsey, has raised its 2026 forecast following a strong second quarter. Gross profit grew 25% year-over-year to $3.17 billion. Adjusted operating profit was $863.8 million, up from $549.6 million, while adjusted diluted earnings per share reached $1.02, beating Wall Street consensus. Revenue from Block's Bitcoin ecosystem fell 13% to $1.89 billion, with gross profit down 31% to $72 million. The company attributed this to a strategic reduction of fees on some Bitcoin transactions via Cash App and slower activity in the primary cryptocurrency market. Block also recorded an $88.5 million unrealized loss on its Bitcoin holdings and, per Bitcoin Treasuries, currently holds 9,117 BTC. Block continues to develop its crypto products, adding USDC support and multi-blockchain transactions for the stablecoin in Cash App. The company highlighted its integration of agentic artificial intelligence, which in June assisted in writing and reviewing nearly all production code changes. This aligns with a broader operational overhaul, which included cutting around 4,000 jobs earlier this year, though some employees were later rehired. Block also launched an AI tool, Builderbot, for software development automation and introduced the open-source platform Buzz in July.

cryptonews.ru2 gün önce 11:15

Block Raises Forecast for 2026 and Holds onto 9117 BTC

cryptonews.ru2 gün önce 11:15

Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches nearly all code

Fintech firm Block raised its full-year 2026 outlook after a strong Q2 performance. Gross profit surged 25% year-over-year to $3.17 billion, exceeding guidance. Adjusted operating income hit $855 million, and adjusted EPS of $1.02 beat estimates. Consequently, Block increased its full-year gross profit forecast to $12.51 billion and adjusted operating income to $3.47 billion. CFO Amrita Ahuja attributed the guidance hike to strong execution and momentum. Separately, the company revealed that agentic AI assisted in writing and reviewing nearly all production code changes in June. This follows a February AI-led restructuring that eliminated 4,000 jobs. According to Block, code changes per engineer have increased 150% since the start of the year.

cointelegraph2 gün önce 01:46

Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches nearly all code

cointelegraph2 gün önce 01:46

Block's Stock Rose More Than 4% After Earnings and Revenue Beat Forecasts

Block (NYSE: XYZ) shares rose over 4% in after-hours trading after the payments company reported second-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations. Adjusted earnings for the quarter ended June 30 were $1.02 per share, beating analyst forecasts of 87 cents. Quarterly profit reached $6.62 billion, exceeding estimates of approximately $6.49 billion. The company, led by Jack Dorsey, also raised its full-year outlook, now projecting 2026 gross profit of $12.51 billion, up 21% year-over-year. Block highlighted its focus on non-GAAP metrics like gross profit and adjusted operating income, separating the volatility of its Bitcoin-related activities from core business performance. Preliminary estimates showed Cash App's Bitcoin ecosystem revenue was $1.8 billion for the quarter. Growth was driven by Cash App, where gross profit surged 31% year-over-year, and Square's seller business, which grew 13%. Block's overall gross profit increased 25%. User activity within Cash App also rose, with active primary banking users and commerce enablement volume each up 17%, while consumer lending volumes jumped 59%. Square's payment volumes grew 13% overall. Block reported a record adjusted operating margin of 27% and a 65% increase in adjusted diluted EPS. The company is implementing cost-cutting measures, including job reductions, and integrating AI tools more broadly. For 2026, Block forecasts gross profit growth of 21%, adjusted operating income growth of 67%, and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 70%.

cryptonews.ru2 gün önce 22:36

Block's Stock Rose More Than 4% After Earnings and Revenue Beat Forecasts

cryptonews.ru2 gün önce 22:36

A Once-in-300-Years Event? Independent Solo Miner "Hits the Jackpot," Claims $220K Bitcoin Block Reward Alone

A solo Bitcoin miner with only 70 TH/s of hashrate has successfully mined block 944,306, earning the full 3.128 BTC block reward (approx. $222,000). This miner’s computing power represents just 0.000007% of the total network hashrate, making the probability of such an event roughly once every 300 years on average. The miner used CKpool’s solo mining service, which allows individual miners to work independently rather than in a pool, keeping the full reward minus a 2% fee. This is the 313th solo block mined via CKpool since 2014. Remarkably, this is the second such unlikely event within ten days, highlighting the lottery-like nature of solo mining—where small miners occasionally win big despite extremely low odds.

marsbit04/10 12:43

A Once-in-300-Years Event? Independent Solo Miner "Hits the Jackpot," Claims $220K Bitcoin Block Reward Alone

marsbit04/10 12:43

Square Introduces Bitcoin POS Payments In Major US Expansion

Square, a financial services company, has launched a major US expansion of its Bitcoin point-of-sale payment system. As part of the initiative, businesses that accept Bitcoin will pay no processing fees for the next two years, until the end of 2026. The program is designed to help small merchants adopt new payment methods without incurring transaction fees. By default, merchants receive US dollars in their accounts instantly, eliminating exposure to Bitcoin's price volatility. However, they can also choose to "stack" a portion of their daily sales in Bitcoin. The rollout began in October 2025 and is scheduled to be available to all eligible Square users by November 10, though businesses in New York are currently excluded due to state regulations. This move is part of a larger trend of financial companies integrating digital assets into traditional services, such as using cryptocurrency as collateral for mortgages and loans.

bitcoinist04/01 05:02

Square Introduces Bitcoin POS Payments In Major US Expansion

bitcoinist04/01 05:02

Argentina court orders nationwide block of Polymarket over gambling

An Argentine court has ordered a nationwide block of the crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket, citing unauthorized gambling operations. The ruling, issued by a Buenos Aires court on March 11, instructed the national communications regulator ENACOM to restrict access to the platform and its variants across the country. The investigation was initiated following a complaint by the Buenos Aires City Lottery (LOTBA), which raised concerns over insufficient identity and age verification, potentially allowing minors to gamble. The court also directed Apple and Google to remove Polymarket’s mobile apps in Argentina. This action follows earlier scrutiny of the platform, particularly regarding its inflation prediction markets, which closely mirrored official data and sparked insider trading concerns. Similar restrictions have been implemented in other countries, including Colombia in Latin America.

cointelegraph03/17 11:12

Argentina court orders nationwide block of Polymarket over gambling

cointelegraph03/17 11:12

Jack Dorsey's Company Is Laying Off 4,000 White-Collar Workers, Replaced by AI

Jack Dorsey's fintech company Block has announced a major workforce reduction, cutting nearly 40% of its employees—around 4,000 roles—to streamline operations and transition toward a flatter, AI-centric organizational structure. Despite reporting growing revenue and profitability, and even raising its 2026 profit guidance to $12.2 billion, Block is proactively restructuring to adapt to rapid AI-driven changes in productivity. Dorsey emphasized that AI tools are fundamentally reshaping how companies operate, enabling exponential growth without proportional increases in staff. This move reflects a broader trend among tech firms like Salesforce, Amazon, and ASML, which have also cut jobs during growth phases by leveraging AI for efficiency. Notably, Block’s stock surged 20% following the announcement, adding nearly $6 billion in market value—effectively valuing each eliminated role at about $1.5 million in created enterprise value. The layoffs primarily affect white-collar roles, as AI excels at tasks involving information processing—a core function of many knowledge-economy jobs. Affected employees will receive severance including 20 weeks' base pay, additional compensation per year served, a $5,000 transition bonus, and six months of continued health insurance. The situation underscores how AI is disrupting traditional employment faster than expected, shifting focus toward reskilling and adaptation in the automated economy.

Odaily星球日报02/27 03:55

Jack Dorsey's Company Is Laying Off 4,000 White-Collar Workers, Replaced by AI

Odaily星球日报02/27 03:55

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