A Leaner Giant, Sharper Fangs: The True Intent Behind Jack Dorsey’s “Strategic Pruning” of Block and the Opportunities We Must Seize

The illusion that “tomorrow will be just like today” is crumbling with a resounding crash.

A weakening yen, rising prices, and the relentless decline of real wages—even those who believe they are safe within the borders of Japan can feel “value” slowly leaking from their wallets. Amidst this, news from across the ocean strikes a sharp chord of both intellectual curiosity and a sense of crisis.

Jack Dorsey, the maverick who left Twitter (now X), is making a move. His payment giant, Block, is reportedly executing a workforce reduction of approximately 10%.

At first glance, this might look like a mere symptom of the “tech winter” hitting the industry. However, as a seasoned editor, let me be clear: this is not just simple restructuring. They are shedding fat and sharpening their bones to dominate the “currency” of the next era.

In this article, we will decode the “truth of asset protection” that we must learn from Block’s transformation. By the time you finish reading, your investment strategy will likely have been updated to a much sharper edge.

Structural Reform in the Name of “Efficiency”: Dorsey’s Vision of the Bitcoin Abyss

The large-scale reorganization undertaken by Block is, at its core, about stripping away excess to build a “battle-ready” organization. Much like how Meta (formerly Facebook) achieved a V-shaped recovery by declaring a “Year of Efficiency,” Block is flushing out the stagnation that comes with being a massive organization.

So, where are they redirecting these carved-out resources? The answer is clear: The new order of the digital age known as “Bitcoin.”

• Maximizing Profitability: Simplifying complex operations to transform profit margins into a “lean, muscular” state.
• Going All-In on the Bitcoin Ecosystem: Using “Cash App” as the axis to push Bitcoin into becoming a “true currency” that anyone can use in daily life.
• A Powerful Message to Investors: Proof that “We are not dreamers, but cold-blooded executives.”

Dorsey does not view Bitcoin as a mere speculative asset. It is the “ultimate counter” to the existing financial system. Block’s reorganization is a cold, calculated strategic withdrawal—and a leap forward—to turn that ideal into actual profit.

How to Escape the “Sinking Ship” of the Japanese Yen

While the world undergoes such violent self-transformation, how much longer will we continue to keep all our eggs in the single basket of the “Japanese Yen”?

Why does a global company like Block undertake such painful changes? It is because they know that standing still is the greatest risk of all. In today’s Japan, holding assets only in yen is like carrying water in a leaking bucket. Ignoring global financial trends—specifically the movement of crypto assets (virtual currencies)—is an “act of omission” that can no longer be permitted in an individual’s survival strategy.

Many say, “It’s too early” or “It’s suspicious.” But as a wise observer, you must have realized by now: the time when the masses are skeptical is exactly when the “first-mover advantage” is harvested. The fact that Block is accelerating its focus on crypto assets speaks more eloquently than anything else about where the future standard lies. ⚠️

The Best Investment Opportunities Always Arrive “In the Midst of the Storm”

In the world of investing, the worst-case scenario isn’t “losing money.” It is “missing the opportunity and changing nothing.”

When a giant like Block moves forward with painful reforms and the market is struggling to gauge the true intent, that is the perfect time for the calm investor to quietly build a position. By the time the market is in a frenzy and even your neighbor is talking about Bitcoin, the party is already over.

Will you lament a few years from now, “I should have moved when I saw that Block news”? Or will you calmly make your next move and transform the shape of your assets? The difference is determined solely by your “intellectual curiosity” and “taking that first step” at this very moment. Start by picking up the “weapons” necessary to hold a world-class perspective. 📈

From the Editor’s Desk: Maneko’s Advice

You cannot build wealth by merely skimming the surface of the news. Whether you dismiss Block’s reorganization as “just a layoff” or perceive it as the “starting gun for next-generation finance”—that difference in interpretation will directly reflect the future of your assets.

A future where fintech and cryptocurrency are inseparable is just around the corner. Together with me, Maneko, let’s build a strategy that stays one step ahead, fueled by cold analysis devoid of emotion and high expectations for the future.

Start small if you must. Even just opening an account is a start. The important thing is that you join the “side that changes.” The only person who can protect your future is you, through the decisions you make today.

Note: This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment solicitation or advice. Please make investment decisions at your own discretion.

This article is also available in Japanese.