# Jack Dorsey’s Block To Pay $45 Million Fine As States Step In For Withering CFPB

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-09 22:29 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 2

## Executive Summary
Block, owner of Cash App, to pay $45 million fine in multi-state settlement

## Intelligence Brief
Block, the company behind Cash App, has agreed to pay a $45 million fine as part of a multi-state settlement. The settlement relates to deceptive practices on Cash App.


Coverage from various state-focused news outlets, including WDEL, Detroit Free Press, WGME, and KOLN, emphasizes that the settlement comes after states stepped in due to issues with Cash App. The $45 million fine will be distributed among the states involved.


According to coverage, refunds may soon be available to Cash App users in some states, including Maine and Michigan. The settlement involves 46 states, including Nebraska.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### How much will Block pay in the settlement?
$45 million

### Which states are involved in the settlement?
46 states, including Nebraska, Maine, Michigan

### What users may be eligible for refunds?
Cash App users in some states, including Maine and Michigan

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Michigan, Nebraska, Cash App, Block To Pay, Million Fine As States Step In For Withering CFPB, AG Jennings, Maine Cash App

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDEL | AG Jennings announces $45 million multi-state settlement over deceptive practices on Cash App | 2026-07-08 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_AFBVV95cUxOUWRwYllJMllPQS1NX01UUVpJVkUtU0E0amRXSnh0TWY0V2s3SDh5Ymp1LVNydzNnQ1BtcEZPNk5XT1RmVEQ1MUFJM2U0WllJSGM5SkF0d0ZwNDNoejVjUGhkVVhseFRvT3hMOWRzVThSRWNQMklLY0g3OGpuSW9Day1kcm1raDRUWVZzclB2eUdDZ1FmejBSa2QxQ3E5R0xIRDV2V05qY0JUVDFYemY0bHVLS2U0UjI5bnFheDV3Q3UwWVBGdDZkd1hTRnZnS1BqWG04MFlrMzhWcjN5WGpaXzdmNHplYTdtZTAxMmM5azFfREdIN2prakFtdWc?oc=5) |
| Detroit Free Press | Michigan gets money in Cash App settlement after fraud losses | 2026-07-08 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxPeG1XZ0ZzR1pDRThHR0VXSTdfRUtwZGpPR2s3OU9nMHBqZ2NnN0hnNGdxS1J0MVc2VW1KYUExVGxkb0JjelJhYmtyN2hxTHluQ1lRVkkyU1NWN0MycTM3VEQ0TFZ4Sms3aHRINFVpaHFMZHo0cVpFODZ1TE9nQ1ZVZlBMSjQ5MHBId1N1dE5GZ21CcUdqZ08xeUZyTzZYNGE4Zzg4YUViYVY0aG5RM0JQWFIwX1FVZVk?oc=5) |
| WGME | Maine Cash App users may soon get refunds after settlement | 2026-07-08 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxOeFZ4djQxakV1UmI1LWlrNzFDdDlkVUx6WnJjblNvZFd6Sk5JZ2ZLY00wRmRENmY3OE5RbWRlX3BNNlR0VlZhZl9FVHpGSjJTTWs2OGtYQ2w3S1BYSFVMdGVjaFdnU2VuYm1RaXlVSkdmZ0ZhNlBES2ZNU2V6cHZMendjdmx3amc2bERzdzdGVjBWSEpBaGpjZ0hBS0xCdnVjeFVsV0VmTQ?oc=5) |
| KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE | Nebraska joins 46 states in $45 million settlement with company behind Cash App | 2026-07-08 21:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxPMVFfLV8wSGwycWhOdXJwS1BFWlI3eEdEcERjRUJXMmlILWU3dm5BTWJBc0JURnpSaGtqa3hUaDBWOUZrVnZXM3hGUWd2ZEVqbFI4OTFyMzZvcm1RcmNHSnZOQVI3NUppWXZsSTBrSWcxdlN3LVI1dzZhbVk3TjZyWjZqSlhITTE5VEM2cFJ0U3VhYV9NU1pUYTYxeWpodW5FYmNQV3JFWHlDOWlRVS01UQ?oc=5) |

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