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Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI
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Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI
Founder News Team Apr 3, 2026 0

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in the financial technology company Block soared more than 20% in premarket trading Friday after its…

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Jack Dorsey's Block Cutting 10% of Staff in Third Layoff Since 2024
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Jack Dorsey’s Block Cutting 10% of Staff in Third Layoff Since 2024
Founder News Team Mar 26, 2026 0

The cuts could affect up to 10% of the workforce at the company behind Cash App, Square and Afterpay. Crypto…

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Orbán’s block on Ukraine loan isn’t a US problem, says Trump’s EU envoy – POLITICO
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Orbán’s block on Ukraine loan isn’t a US problem, declares Trump’s EU envoy – POLITICO
Founder News Team Mar 24, 2026 0

Despite Trump’s close ties to Orbán, Puzder declared it’s up to the EU to find a way to finance Kyiv.…

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China Is Tired of Bad EV Press — So It’s About to Block Low-Quality Exports (L’Automobile Magazine)
Founder News Team Mar 22, 2026 0

China’s electric cars have come a long way. Not so long ago, many European drivers viewed them with a mixture…

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Europeans want healthier diets but affordability and habits block sustainable choices
Founder News Team Mar 10, 2026 0

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food has found that over half (51%) of Europeans want to eat…

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Block, the parent of Square and Cash App, is laying off over 4,000 people
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Block, the parent of Square and Cash App, is laying off over 4,000 people
Founder News Team Mar 10, 2026 0

Block is the latest business to announce layoffs, with the operator of payment platforms Square and Cash App opting to…

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff on thousands of layoffs at Jack Dorsey's Block: We all know that company has ...
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff on thousands of layoffs at Jack Dorsey’s Block: We all know that company has …
Founder News Team Mar 8, 2026 0

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has pushed back against the idea that Block’s massive layoffs signal an…

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China's Tencent cuts stake in Policybazaar parent PB Fintech in Rs 695 crore block deal
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China’s Tencent cuts stake in Policybazaar parent PB Fintech in Rs 695 crore block deal
Founder News Team Mar 7, 2026 0

Chinese internet giant Tencent has reduced its stake in PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, through a…

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FCA, Block Analytics, and Trust World Wallet Recover Millions in Stolen Digital Assets for European Victims
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FCA, Block Analytics, and Trust World Wallet Recover Millions in Stolen Digital Assets for European Victims
Founder News Team Mar 6, 2026 0

Share Share Share Share Email In a landmark victory for consumer protection and digital asset security, the Financial Conduct Authority…

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#block #layoffs #ai | Business Insider
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#block #layoffs #ai | Business Insider
Founder News Team Mar 5, 2026 0

Last week, Kenji was among the more than 4,000 employees who were laid off at Block. And this wasn’t just…

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