🚨 News Flash: Block Inc. Settles with NYDFS for $40M 🚨

- Block Inc., the company behind Cash App, has agreed to pay $40 million to settle with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

- The settlement addresses accusations of inadequate money-laundering safeguards, particularly concerning high-risk Bitcoin transactions.

- Block, formerly Square Inc., will now work with an independent monitor to improve its compliance measures.

- The NYDFS highlighted the risks posed by Block's rapid growth without robust compliance.

- Block stated it’s "pleased to put this matter behind us" without admitting to the findings.

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