Block adds stablecoins to Cash App despite Jack Dorsey’s opposition

Cash App screen on a smartphone showing a stablecoin icon, with a subtle Block logo in a neutral newsroom setting.

Block is preparing to bring stablecoin transactions to Cash App by early 2026, marking a notable strategic shift for a company that has long positioned Bitcoin at the center of its crypto identity. The decision suggests that customer demand and competitive pressure are now outweighing the ideological purity of a Bitcoin-only payments approach.