The FED's meeting minutes reveal a consensus on a 25 basis point interest rate cut despite mixed opinions on the decision, concerns about employment growth, inflation risks, and overall economic outlook, including potential impacts from AI on labor demand.

Square has introduced Square Bitcoin, a new toolset for small businesses to easily accept and manage bitcoin payments, featuring no processing fees for the first year and automatic conversions from card sales. This initiative aims to expand crypto access beyond investors to everyday sellers.