Square news stories

Block
Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration
Block, the company behind payment apps including Square, Cash App, Spiral, and TIDAL, is already making the most of Afterpay's buy now, pay later offering.

Payment gateways
Square to acquire Afterpay for approximately AUD$40 billion
Square has announced plans to acquire Australian buy now, pay later company Afterpay.

Payment gateways
Square announces new developer tools - APIs and an SDK
Digital payment company Square has announced three new developer tools.

Cloud Banking Solutions
One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report
“While some regions and industries are starting to see cash pick up in circulation again, we are yet to see it return to pre-pandemic levels.”

Accounting
Xero and Square buddy up for enhanced integration
Invoices can be paid instantly with Square and are automatically recorded in Xero, reducing admin time for businesses.