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Availability subject to change and regulatory approval. Bitcoin’s value is volatile and can change quickly. Bitcoin transactions are irreversible and may experience occasional delays or payment failures. Bitcoin services are provided by Block, Inc., licensed where required. Block, Inc. operates in NY as Block of Delaware and is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYDFS.\n\nNeed more assistance? Reach Square Support at 1-855-700-6000 or contact us by mail at Block, Inc., 1955 Broadway, Suite 600, Oakland, CA 94612.","facts":{"developer_id":335393791,"developer_url":"https://squareup.com","first_released":"2010-04-03T04:42:05Z","support_url":"https://squareup.com/help","privacy_url":"https://squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/privacy","website_url":"https://squareup.com/","app_version":"7.30","release_notes":"This update includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements.\n\nWe update our apps regularly to make sure they’re at 100%, so we suggest turning on automatic updates on devices running Square Point of Sale.\n\nThanks for selling with Square. Questions? 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