Jack Dorsey

Billionaire and cryptocurrency founders are among the key influencers who with a single tweet or public comment can significantly move the price of several cryptocurrencies. A recent Benzinga poll highlights which figures have the most influence when it comes to moving cryptocurrency prices. What...

On Wednesday, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest made significant trades involving Block Inc (NYSE:SQ) and Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA). The SQ Trade Ark Invest sold off a significant amount of shares in the Jack Dorsey-led Block, despite the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-focused company’s recent positive...

On Tuesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades, most notably selling off shares of Block Inc. (NYSE:SQ). The SQ Trade Ark Invest sold 17,816 shares of the Jack Dorsey-headed Block Inc. from its ARKK fund. This move comes despite Block Inc.’s recent positive second-quarter...

Financial services company Block, Inc. (NYSE:SQ), co-founded by tech mogul Jack Dorsey, is well-known for holding a significant amount of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on its balance sheet. What happened: Exactly four years ago on Oct. 7, 2020, the company, which also sells point-of-sale equipment to small...

Jack Dorsey, who co-founded social media giant Twitter, now known as X, is among the handful of tech honchos to publicly champion Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and its underlying technology. However, apart from words, his actions also reflect his commitment to leading the cryptocurrency industry.  What...

Core Scientific Inc. (NASDAQ:CORZ), one of the world's biggest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining companies, would remember 2024 as a turnaround year. The firm exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January and relisted its shares on Wall Street. Since making a comeback, the company's stock has surged nearly...

Iconiq Capital, an investment group supported by Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, is exploring alternative methods to generate returns from its largest-ever venture fund due to a lack of initial public offerings. What Happened: The San Francisco-based firm...

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, now known as X, endorsed a Swedish VPN (Virtual Private Network) service after Brazil banned the platform. What Happened: Dorsey posted a link to Mullvad VPN and a browser on his X account. This action aligns with his advocacy for technologies that enhance...

Jack Dorsey has big dreams for Block. He's not just thinking about payments anymore – he's thinking about Bitcoin and maybe even building the bank of the future.  Block, the company Dorsey started as Square in 2009, just took a big leap into the crypto world. They signed their first major deal...

Block Inc. (NYSE:SQ) co-founder Jack Dorsey has shown great optimism about the potential of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining chip market, terming it a “massive opportunity” for the company. What Happened: During the Q2 earnings calls Thursday, Dorsey highlighted the current market...

On Thursday, major U.S. indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 1.2% to 40,347.97, and the S&P 500 decreasing by 1.4% to 5,446.68. The Nasdaq experienced a notable drop of 2.3%, ending at 17,194.15. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders...

Melinda French Gates criticized the philanthropic efforts of billionaires like Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk and Palantir Technologies co-founder Peter Thiel, stating that they are not doing enough to give back to society. What Happened: French Gates, co-chair of the Gates Foundation, expressed her...

The race for faster financial transactions is heating up, and several fintech companies are at the forefront with new real-time payment solutions. These 10 companies are transforming how we handle money, making transactions instant and efficient. As we approach the Benzinga Fintech Deal Day &...

Tech entrepreneur Jack Dorsey, who co-founded Twitter, now known as X, and Block Inc. (NYSE:SQ), has been a vocal supporter of decentralization and frequently expresses bullish views around Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), arguably the world's most recognized decentralized entity. What Happened:  In a...

In a huge move for the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining industry, Block Inc. (NYSE:SQ), spearheaded by Jack Dorsey, has sealed its first sale of cutting-edge three-nanometer (3nm) mining chips to Core Scientific Inc. (NASDAQ:CORZ). This historic transaction not only propels Core Scientific to the...