The Block
The Block, led by CEO Larry Cermak, is an information services company focused on providing education within the web3 space, empowering individuals to make informed decisions regarding investments, professional engagements, and comprehension of digital assets. [1][16]
Overview
Established in 2018 and headquartered in NYC, The Block stands as a trusted moderator and a notable voice in the blockchain space. Covering the global cryptocurrency and blockchain sector 24/7 with a team spanning 7 time zones, they work to stay as a leading information services brand. [1][2]
Through their website, newsletters, research portal, podcast, data services, and research engagements, The Block engages daily with a diverse audience, including technologists, financial professionals, Fortune 500 experts, policymakers, and more. The Block offers comprehensive insights into the intersection of the emerging digital asset sector with traditional finance, technology, governments, and global markets. [1][16]
Platform Services
News
Companies
This section updates users on digital asset markets and corporate events, explaining the activities within the crypto space such as the latest developments, announcements, and strategic moves made by companies. [3]
Crypto Ecosystems
The Crypto Ecosystems subsection delves into news and recent findings on the ongoing adoption of blockchain technology by providing insights into emerging crypto ecosystems. [4]
Deals
The Deals segment is dedicated to news, rumors, and noteworthy developments in the cryptocurrency space. It goes over the details of deals involving Bitcoin, crypto companies, and exchanges, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of the financial transactions shaping the cryptocurrency market. [5]
Markets
This section encompasses market-moving news that impacts liquid tokens and public markets, including equities and structured products. Users can stay up to date with activities influencing the financial dynamics of the crypto market, bridging insights between the crypto space and traditional financial markets. [6]
Metaverse & NFT
The Metaverse & NFT subsection covers the latest developments in the Meta NFT marketplace, the expanding Metaverse, and Non-Fungible Token (NFT) projects; explaining the changes across various markets and industries. [7]
Policy
The Policy page keeps users informed about crypto government policy news and regulatory developments affecting blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance (DeFi). [8]
Data
The Block's Data section offers an overview of the blockchain space, presenting data across various market sectors, including Spot, Futures, CME COTs, Options, Prices, Companies, Structured Products, and Exchange Tokens. This section serves as a resource for users seeking real-time and historical insights into market trends, trading activities, company metrics, structured financial instruments, and the performance of exchange tokens. [9]
Podcasts
The Scoop Podcast
The Scoop, hosted by Frank Chaparro, offers timely conversations with key figures in the web3 landscape, covering various topics ranging from, breaking news to billion-dollar fundraises. The host, Frank Chaparro, The Block's Editor-at-Large, aims to deliver impactful stories by engaging in insightful discussions that keep listeners informed about the latest developments. [10]
The Block Research Podcast
Hosted by The Block Research Team including CEO Larry Cermak, The Block Research Podcast provides listeners with in-depth explorations of the technological advancements influencing the crypto industry. Each episode features exclusive interviews and data-driven insights, focusing on delivering the essential information needed to stay well-informed and ahead of the crypto curve. [11]
Learn
The Learn section on The Block offers insights into various facets of the digital asset landscape. It covers the latest trends, providing a resource for staying updated on different developments. It covers diverse topics such as consensus mechanisms, market analysis, the DeFi ecosystem, layer 1 and layer 2, and the metaverse and NFTs; ensuring a foundational understanding of blockchain principles. The learn section also provides insights into secure digital asset storage through the exploration of custody practices, and fundraising strategies within the crypto space, including initial coin offerings (ICOs) and token sales. [12]
Reports
The Reports page serves as a platform for users to browse through all reports/research papers conducted by The Block Research, allowing them to read and download each report. [13]
Prices
The Block's Prices platform aggregates live data including price, market cap, volume, supply, of the top cryptocurrencies in the space. Each cryptocurrency on their Prices platform has a more detailed page, where users can read more about each of the tokens. [14]
The Block Pro
The Block Pro is a subscription-based resource, offering crypto and digital asset intelligence tailored to facilitate informed decisions for institutions navigating the industry landscape. [15]
Product Lines
- The Block Pro Research: Formerly known as The Block Research, this flagship product delivers comprehensive research and analysis. Backed by the industry's most extensive team of crypto-native and financial research analysts, it serves as a tool for industry professionals evaluating digital asset opportunities.
- The Block Pro News: Crafted by a team of reporters, The Block Pro News ensures subscribers stay well-informed with in-depth explorations and real-time announcements. It provides insights into sector-specific developments that shape the industry.
- The Block Pro Data: Vetted by a team of crypto-native data experts, The Block Pro Data products offer comprehensive, detailed, and accurate datasets. These data solutions aim to empower users to make well-informed decisions by leveraging the most reliable and up-to-date information available. [15]
Key Features
- Unbiased: The Block Pro maintains objectivity with no venture arm or external influences, ensuring a commitment to unbiased reporting and research.
- Expertise: Deeply embedded in the crypto ecosystem, The Block Pro teams possess nuanced industry knowledge. This expertise enables the delivery of research, news, and data that others aspire to emulate.
- Accuracy: Grounded in data, The Block Pro's work undergoes rigorous sourcing, vetting, fact-checking, and verification processes, ensuring the highest levels of accuracy.
- Global Coverage: With a global presence encompassing 24/7 coverage, The Block Pro boasts a team of 35+ journalists and 30+ research analysts across 20+ countries. This expansive network ensures that no industry development goes unnoticed, providing comprehensive insights around the clock. [15]
