Financial services company Block, Inc. (SQ), co-founded by Jack Dorsey, has been a vocal supporter of Bitcoin and has been steadily increasing its Bitcoin holdings. The company, which offers point-of-sale equipment to businesses and the popular Cash App, currently holds over 8,000 Bitcoins, resulting in a significant paper profit. Block’s long-term investment strategy involves allocating a portion of its Bitcoin-related profits to purchase more Bitcoin, minimizing market impact and demonstrating its commitment to the cryptocurrency.
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Block Inc.’s (SQ) shares are trading higher on Thursday, fueled by the positive performance of peer Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) company Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM). Affirm’s strong quarterly results, including revenue growth of nearly 50% year-over-year and upbeat guidance, have boosted sentiment in the BNPL sector.