Crypto news site

The Block

Crypto news site with research, data dashboards and paid Pro and API products.

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Facts checked Sep 26, 2026

The Block key facts

CategoryCrypto news site
PlatformsWeb
Launched2018
CompanyThe Block Bond Holdings, Inc.; majority investor Foresight Ventures since Nov 2023
About

What is The Block?

The Block is a crypto news site that also sells research, data and API products. It was founded in 2018 as an independent newsroom and is registered as The Block Bond Holdings, Inc.; Foresight Ventures has been its majority investor since November 2023. It cites 1M monthly readers.

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The Block pros and cons

Pros
  • News, newsletters and podcasts free to read
  • Data dashboards next to news
  • Cites 1M monthly readers
Cons
  • Majority investor is Foresight Ventures, a crypto fund
  • Premium research and data need a paid subscription
  • Pro pricing not published on its About page

The Block FAQ

What is The Block?

The Block is a crypto news site that also sells research, data and API products. It was founded in 2018 as an independent newsroom and is registered as The Block Bond Holdings, Inc.; Foresight Ventures has been its majority investor since November 2023. It cites 1M monthly readers.

Sources

  1. The Block: official site
  2. The Block: About

How this page works

Sources: The Block: official site, The Block: About. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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