Block faces proposed $764 million DOJ settlement as bitcoin profit drops
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by CoinDesk ·
Block, Jack Dorsey’s company, is reportedly working toward a proposed $764 million settlement tied to a federal anti-money-laundering probe. Separately, lower Cash App trading fees cut the company’s quarterly bitcoin gross profit by half.
Key points
- The proposed deal would settle a federal AML investigation.
- The reported settlement amount is $764 million.
- Lower Cash App trading fees weighed on bitcoin-related revenue.
- Block’s quarterly bitcoin gross profit fell 50%.
Why it matters
The story highlights both regulatory risk and weaker profitability in one of the most visible crypto-linked businesses. It also shows how shifts in trading activity can quickly affect Block’s bitcoin revenue.
Original headline: “Jack Dorsey's Block faces $764 million DOJ settlement as bitcoin profit plunges 50%”
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