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Square Rolls Out Native Bitcoin Payments for Merchants Using Lightning Network
Square, the payment platform owned by Jack Dorsey’s Block (formerly known as Square), has officially launched its new “Bitcoin for Businesses” feature. This upgrade allows merchants to accept Bitcoin directly through their existing Square point-of-sale (POS) terminals. The feature began onboarding select merchants on July 22, 2025, with a full rollout expected to complete by 2026.
What Merchants and Customers Can Expect
With this integration, Square makes it simple for businesses to embrace Bitcoin payments without needing new equipment. Here’s what the feature offers:
Expanding Crypto’s Reach Through Everyday Payments
Block processed over $228 billion in payments from nearly 4 million merchants in 2024. By enabling Bitcoin acceptance across this vast network, the company is pushing crypto deeper into mainstream commerce.
Block’s broader Bitcoin ecosystem includes:
The feature was first showcased during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas at the BTC Inc. merchandise store. The live demo highlighted how effortlessly the system works in real-world settings.
Miles Suter, Bitcoin Product Lead at Block, emphasized that the update gives merchants more control. “This is about economic empowerment,” he said. “Faster settlements mean businesses can keep more of what they earn.”
Key Considerations and Roadblocks
Despite its promise, the rollout comes with a few hurdles:
Why This Move Matters
Square’s Bitcoin integration marks a shift in how digital currency is used:
Square’s move to embed Bitcoin into its POS systems could redefine how people think about and use digital currency. If the broader rollout succeeds, it could significantly accelerate Bitcoin’s transition from niche asset to everyday financial tool.