Block shares are trading lower following a report indicating federal regulators are exploring allegations by whistleblowers that Cash Add did not perform adequate due diligence on customers.
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Block shares are trading lower after a report surfaced about federal regulators investigating whistleblower allegations that Cash App failed to conduct proper due diligence on customers.
February 16, 2024 | 8:54 pm
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Block, Inc. (SQ) shares are experiencing a downturn due to reports of federal investigations into Cash App's customer due diligence practices.
The report of federal regulators investigating Cash App, a service by Block, Inc., for not performing adequate customer due diligence could lead to potential legal and financial repercussions for the company. This news negatively impacts investor sentiment and could lead to a short-term decrease in stock price due to concerns over potential fines, legal costs, and damage to the company's reputation.
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