Simply Bitcoin 4M Companies Just FORCED to Adopt Bitcoin? | Simply SatoSHE
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Mar 20, 2026 Square auto-enables Lightning for millions of merchants and Cash App users, instantly putting Bitcoin into real checkout flows. The episode traces how Dorsey, Musk, and Saylor are building parallel payment rails and financial infrastructure in plain sight. It explores opt-out adoption, checkout-driven onboarding, and how everyday commerce is being reshaped by this migration.
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Square Auto Enables Bitcoin At 4 Million Merchants
- Square will auto-enable Bitcoin Lightning payments for all eligible sellers on March 30, 2026 without opt-in.
- That flips 4 million U.S. merchants and 58 million Cash App users into potential Bitcoin transactors overnight.
Dorsey Builds Demand Through Commerce Onramp
- Jack Dorsey embeds Bitcoin into checkout to create demand for a fixed-supply asset he holds.
- Every tap at a Square terminal on Lightning is a newly onboarded user and wallet that increases Bitcoin's ecosystem value.
Keep Your Keys Use Self Custody
- Use self-custody and expert help to retain control when adopting Bitcoin infrastructure.
- Internet Sophie recommends specialized teams and training so users hold their own keys rather than custodial services.