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The Block

New York, 10003, UShttps://www.theblock.co/Digital Media

The Block is a digital media and research company focused on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 technologies. It produces news reporting, data-driven research, market analysis, and editorial content aimed at institutional and retail audiences across articles, newsletters, and research products.

Leadership & Board

Current Number of Employees: 278
Current LinkedIn Followers: 42,747

Latest Estimated Valuation

Estimated Valuation: ―
Total Amount Raised: $2M
Total Funding Rounds: 1
Latest Funding Amount: $2M
Latest Funding Round: Seed Round
Post-Money Valuation: ―

Company Momentum Positive

Articles Published on TipRanks1

LinkedIn Trend+0.07% followers

Workforce Trend0.4% employees

The Block LinkedIn following is increasing, signaling rising market interest, while its workforce size remains relatively unchanged.

Employee Trend

The Block had 278 employees as of October 12, 2026. The number of employees decreased by 1 (0.36%) week-over-week.

278Latest Employee Count

1(-0.36%)Week-Over-Week Change

Social Trend

The Block had 42,747 followers as of October 12, 2026. The number of followers increased by 29 (0.07%) week-over-week.

42,747Latest Followers Count

29(0.07%)Week-Over-Week Change

Funding Round

Funding Date	Funding Round	Amount Raised	Post-Money Valuation
May 30, 2019	Seed Round	$1.50M	―

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