Block's bitcoin checkout goes live in Vegas, a significant step in making it 'everyday money'
1. Square's new bitcoin checkout is live at Bitcoin 2025 on the Vegas Strip. 2. The system uses Lightning Network, enabling quick, low-cost bitcoin payments. 3. Block aims to make bitcoin an everyday currency by expanding merchant adoption. 4. Merchants using Bitcoin Conversions have reportedly increased bitcoin holdings by 70%. 5. Block plans to roll out bitcoin payments to Square sellers by 2026.