All Brands Owned by Block, Inc.

What does Block own?
Block owns Square, Cash App, Afterpay, Proto, Bitkey, Weebly, and other financial technology assets. It also owns a controlling majority interest in TIDAL. Participating artists retained a minority interest in TIDAL.

Is Block publicly traded?
Yes. Block's Class A shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under XYZ. The ticker changed from SQ in January 2025.

Who founded Block?
Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey founded the business as Square in 2009. The parent adopted the Block name in 2021.

Where is Block headquartered?
Block lists Oakland, California, USA as its headquarters. It operates through offices, remote staff, and regulated subsidiaries in several countries.

How many brands does Block own?
Block does not publish one fixed brand count. Its principal customer-facing businesses are Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Proto, and Bitkey, with additional products and legal subsidiaries.

Who owns Block?
Public shareholders own Block. Jack Dorsey's Class B shares give him outsized voting influence through the company's dual-class structure.

Does Block wholly own TIDAL?
No. Block bought a majority interest in 2021 for approximately $297 million. A group of participating artists retained minority ownership.