Blockworks Inc
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cryptocurrency |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Website | blockworks |
Blockworks is a U.S. based data and software company focused on crypto markets. It provides investor relations software, a data API, and a market research platform. The company is headquartered in New York City.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]Blockworks was founded in 2018 by Jason Yanowitz[4][5] and Michael Ippolito as an events company focused on institutional investment in blockchain.[6][7] The company later expanded into media, data, and advisory services.[8][9][10]
Funding
[edit]In May 2023, Blockworks announced a US$12 million Series A funding round led by 10T Holdings.[11][12] The funding was intended to support expansion of its research and events operations.[13]
Products and services
[edit]Blockworks Research launched in 2022 as a research unit focused on digital assets and blockchain protocols.[14]
Blockworks Research publishes reports, commentary, and governance analyses on cryptocurrency protocols and industry trends.[15] It launched the Token Transparency Framework, an open-source disclosure standard for crypto projects, and submitted it to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for feedback.[16][17]
Events
[edit]Blockworks organizes the Digital Asset Summit (DAS), an annual conference on institutional crypto adoption. Speakers at DAS have included political figures, economists, and industry executives.[18][19]
Acquisitions
[edit]In 2024, Blockworks acquired The Breakdown podcast and The Drop NFT Media to expand its media offerings.[20][21]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ O'Reilly, Lara. "The company behind 'The Pomp Podcast' is launching a 'Bloomberg meets Morning Brew for crypto' news site". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ Hinkle, Jackson (2025-04-04). "'Something that looks more like Bloomberg:' Blockworks founder on data, DAS, and the next crypto wave". TheStreet Crypto: Bitcoin and cryptocurrency news, advice, analysis and more. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ "Blockworks". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ "Here's why crypto experts are shrugging off the bitcoin crash". edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ↑ "A pig in lipstick': Trump's strategic Bitcoin reserve criticised". bbc.com. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ↑ "Michael Ippolito, 28, Jason Yanowitz, 27, Cofounders, Blockworks - 2021-11-30 - Forbes 30 Under 30 2022 - Media". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ Rajkumari, Pooja. "Blockworks shutters its news division, pivots to data and analytics". TheStreet Crypto. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
- ↑ "Inside Blockworks' plans to build the Bloomberg of crypto by packaging data and media". Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ↑ Udo, Paul. "Blockworks' Evolution into a Data Powerhouse – City of Atlantus News Hub". Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ "Blockworks' Evolution into a Data Powerhouse". Ground News. 2025-03-18. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ "Crypto Media Outlet Blockworks Raises $12M at $135M Valuation". CoinDesk. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ Team, BlockNews (2023-05-12). "Crypto Media Firm Blockworks Raises $12 Million at $135 Million Valuation – BlockNews". Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ Fischer, Sara (2023-05-09). "Exclusive: Crypto media firm Blockworks raises $12M at $135M valuation". Axios. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ Tani, Max (2024-10-09). "Crypto media darling Blockworks launches consulting business". Semafor. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
- ↑ Roberts, Jeff John. "Inside Blockworks' plans to build the Bloomberg of crypto by packaging data and media". Fortune Crypto. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ Thomas, David (2025-07-02). "Blockworks Token Transparency Framework for stringent and fair disclosure". The Block. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ "SEC.gov | Crypto Task Force Meetings". www.sec.gov. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ "Bitcoin has 'role to play' in shift from dollar, says investing titan Mohamed El-Erian". DL News. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ Stefanov, Alexander (2025-03-21). "Trump and Saylor Make Waves at Digital Asset Summit, Discuss Bitcoin's Future". CryptoDnes EN. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ "Blockworks 2025 Company Profile: Valuation, Funding & Investors | PitchBook". pitchbook.com. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ Fischer, Sara (2024-05-08). "Crypto media company Blockworks acquires The Breakdown". Axios. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
