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Blockchain.com

Crypto trading, wallets, and institutional API

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Overview

Blockchain.com operates a global platform for buying, storing, and trading cryptocurrencies. It serves both individuals and institutions, offering a fast cryptocurrency exchange with deep liquidity, a digital wallet for storing funds, and an institutional API for programmatic trading and live market data. The platform supports deposits and withdrawals in multiple fiat currencies through a banking network, plus premium services for advanced users. Transactions generate revenue from trading fees, wallet-related fees, and API access for enterprises. Compared to rivals, Blockchain.com emphasizes high-speed trading, broad fiat and institutional access, and robust security and reliability through its advanced matching engine, liquidity, and custody protections. Its goal is to provide a reliable, accessible, and scalable crypto trading and custody ecosystem that meets the needs of both individual traders and large institutions.

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About Blockchain.com

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Why Blockchain.com is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsFintechCrypto & Web3Financial Services

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$600M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • May 2026 confidential IPO filing and September $500 million target show capital-markets momentum.
  • September 2026 NYSE tokenized-stocks MOU expands distribution beyond pure crypto trading.
  • Brazil payments, OpenWorld RWA investment, and Polymarket integration broaden product revenue streams.

What critics are saying

  • Canada paused custodial and exchange services November 2, 2026 after regulatory developments.
  • IPO depends on SEC review, CFTC licenses, and 2027 UK regime approval, delaying monetization.
  • If CFTC approvals fail, Coinbase and CME will dominate while Blockchain.com stays a wallet business.

What makes Blockchain.com unique

  • Blockchain.com spans retail brokerage, custody, and 1,500-plus institutional clients across 70 jurisdictions.
  • Its principal liquidity API launched November 2026 offers 24/7 pre-funding-free institutional execution.
  • Board additions Lisa Nelson and Luis Berruga signal IPO readiness and TradFi credibility.

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Funding

Total Funding

$600M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Series E funding typically includes additional rounds after Series D if the company needs more capital. The business is usually stable, and these rounds are typically used for further expansion or to address market challenges.
Series E Funding Comparison
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Industry standards

$100M
$245M
$250M
$1.3B
$1.5B

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Meaningful Equity
  • Crypto Bonus
  • HealthCare
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Get the equipment you need
  • Unlimited Vacation
  • Remote-first
  • Offsites

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
PR Newswire
Nov 9th, 2026
Blockchain.com adds ex-Microsoft exec Lisa Nelson and ex-Global X ETFs CEO Luis Berruga to board

Blockchain.com has appointed former Microsoft executive Lisa Nelson and former Global X ETFs chief executive officer Luis Berruga to its board of directors, the crypto services company announced on November 9, 2026. The company says the pair add experience in scaling technology, traditional finance, and digital assets businesses. Both have served on the boards of publicly traded companies, including Microsoft and SOL Strategies. Nelson spent almost 15 years at Microsoft and co-founded its venture fund, M12, which deployed hundreds of millions of dollars across more than 80 startups. Berruga scaled Global X ETFs from a startup into a platform managing $85 billion across more than 150 ETFs. "Lisa and Luis bring complementary experience across global finance, technology and scaling growth companies," said Peter Smith, the company's executive chairman, chief executive officer, and co-founder.

PR Newswire
Nov 5th, 2026
Blockchain.com launches API trading for institutions, serving 1,500+ clients with 24/7 liquidity

Blockchain.com has launched API Trading, giving financial institutions direct, 24/7 electronic access to its principal liquidity through a single API. The London-announced product expands the company's prime brokerage offering. Clients can trade major cryptocurrencies, altcoins, and stablecoins with all-in executable quotes and transparent pricing. Eligible clients can trade without pre-funding and choose their own settlement schedules. The API complements the existing OTC voice and chat trading services, so clients can mix automated execution with personal support. It plugs into existing trading systems. "Institutions want direct, seamless access to deep liquidity, transparent pricing, and execution capabilities," said Marc Sischka, global head of OTC trading at Blockchain.com. The company's Institutional Prime Brokerage business serves more than 1,500 institutional clients.

PR Newswire
Oct 20th, 2026
Blockchain.com launches crypto options trading for eligible users across seven tokens

Blockchain.com has launched options trading in its Trading Account, giving eligible users a way to trade short-term views on crypto prices. Users pick an expiry date and target price, enter an amount, and confirm. The company then turns that view into a call or put option. Users can buy options on Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Hyperliquid, Avalanche, XRP, and TRON. Trades are funded upfront in USDC, and that amount is the most a user can lose. Options expire in up to one week and must be held through settlement. The product follows the company's perpetual futures launch earlier this year, and is available in supported jurisdictions.

PR Newswire
Aug 27th, 2026
Blockchain.com joins TP ICAP's Fusion Digital Assets as liquidity partner in matched principal model

Blockchain.com has joined TP ICAP's Fusion Digital Assets as a liquidity partner under the venue's new matched principal trading model. The partnership adds institutional liquidity across Bitcoin, Ether and XRP, enhancing market depth for participants. The matched principal framework enables traders to transact without prefunding whilst facing TP ICAP as an investment-grade intermediary, improving capital efficiency and reducing operational complexity. Blockchain.com is among the first firms to trade through this model. Fusion Digital Assets is expanding its tradable universe to include stablecoins such as USDC, SOL, additional fiat pairs, and future support for tokenised real-world assets. The venue surpassed $1 billion in monthly trading volume in 2025. The partnership reflects growing convergence between digital asset and traditional financial markets as crypto-native firms seek broader institutional distribution.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 16th, 2026
Wealthy execs from California and New York relocate to Dallas, bringing firms and jobs

Blockchain.com co-CEO Lane Kasselman relocated from San Francisco to Dallas after a data-driven analysis comparing cities based on schools, housing, food quality and airport access. Dallas scored highest. Two years later, Blockchain.com moved its US headquarters from Miami to Dallas, hiring over two dozen Texas employees. Since 2020, Dallas has attracted wealthy executives from coastal states, including Fortress Investment Group co-CEO Drew McKnight, DTX Ventures general partner John Redgrave and Fisher Investments CEO Damian Ornani. Most came from California, drawn by lower taxes, business-friendly regulations and quality of life factors. RBC private wealth consultant Dean Deutz estimates fewer than 5 percent of wealthy coastal residents are relocating, though this still significantly impacts state tax revenues.

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