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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 20 MIN

IP #98: Block (Square) Enters S&P 500 & Big Upcoming Tech

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Investor’s Playbook, we explore a major milestone: fintech firm Block (formerly Square) officially joined the S&P 500 on July 23, 2025  . Block becomes just the second crypto-aligned company in the index after Coinbase, signaling growing mainstream acceptance of digital payments and blockchain services  .We unpack why this matters from the short‑term “index effect” that sparked a stock surge, to what it means for institutional crypto exposure and investor sentiment  . Plus, we dig into how this move reflects broader shifts in fintech and the evolving role of Bitcoin in U.S. capital markets.Join us as we break down why replacing Hess Corp. marks a deeper shift in index composition, what analysts are saying about Block’s prospects moving forward, and how crypto exposure via S&P funds could reshape institutional investor behaviorIf you’ve been watching Block, Bitcoin, or the future of fintech, this episode lays it all out sharp, smart, and accessible.Instagram: @InvestorsplaybookllcYouTube: @Investorsplaybookllc

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Investor’s Playbook, we explore a major milestone: fintech firm Block (formerly Square) officially joined the S&P 500 on July 23, 2025 . Block becomes just the second crypto-aligned company in the index after Coinbase, signaling growing mainstream acceptance of digital payments and blockchain services . We unpack why this matters from the short‑term “index effect” that sparked a stock surge, to what it means for institutional crypto expos...

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