Ross, formerly with Blockworks, joins Seratonin
Katherine Ross, a senior news editor at crypto news site Blockworks before being affected by the layoffs last month, has joined Seratonin as an editorial and communications strategist. She had previously been a news editor and a senior breaking news reporter based in Austin, and she also wrote the “Empire” newsletter. Ross worked as a […]
Wagner, formerly with Blockworks, joins Rain
Casey Wagner, a reporter for cryptocurrency news outlet Blockworks who left last month, has joined Rain as a content strategist. She was a senior finance reporter at Blockworks and one of the original reporters when it launched its news division in 2021. Wagner was part of a scoops and investigations team that launched three months ago […]
Senior reporter Strack among the Blockworks layoffs
Senior reporter Ben Strack is among the layoffs this week at cryptocurrency news site Blockworks. He had been there since 2021. Strack previously covered the asset management industry for Fund Intelligence. He also was an editor at the Rockville Centre Herald and the Island Park Herald. He is a University of Maryland graduate.
Senior news editor Ross among the Blockworks layoffs
Senior news editor Katherine Ross is among the layoffs at Blockworks, a cryptocurrency news site. “So proud of the work our team did and, while I’m bummed I won’t be working with everyone directly anymore, I can’t wait to see where my incredibly talented ex-colleagues land,” she wrote on social media. She has been a news editor […]
Senior finance reporter Wagner among the Blockworks layoffs
Senior finance reporter Casey Wagner is among the layoffs at cryptocurrency media company Blockworks. She is one of the original reporters when it launched its news division in 2021. Wagner was part of a scoops and investigations team that launched two months ago focusing on financial policy and regulation and crypto markets. She interned at Bloomberg News […]
Blockworks is shutting its news operation
Crypto media company Blockworks announced the closure of its news division as it shifts focus toward its fast-growing data and analytics business. Pooja Rajkumari of TheStreet.com reports, “The announcement was made by co-founder Jason Yanowitz on X (formerly Twitter) on Oct. 29, where he praised the editorial team for helping ‘shape the industry conversation every […]
Blockworks seeks host for “Ethereum” podcast
Blockworks is a financial media brand that delivers breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors. Our content, newsletters, podcasts, and events provide investors with the critical analysis and information they need to make smarter decisions about digital assets. Who You Are You consider yourself a crypto enthusiast and a podcast […]
Blockworks wants to be the Bloomberg of crypto
Jeff John Roberts of Fortune examines the growth strategy of Blockworks, which is looking to combine cryptocurrency data with its news operation. Roberts writes, “Even as Blockworks remains best known for its events and podcast, Yanowitz believes it will be the company’s newest business—data—that will become its biggest money maker. The service is an add-on to […]
Blockworks hires Irwin for The Drop newsletter
Cryptocurrency news site Blockworks has hired Kate Irwin to be the lead writer for its The Drop newsletter. She has been at PCMag as a reporter. She previously worked as a reporter and producer for Decrypt, where she covered the video game industry. She also has bylines with Input, Dot Esports, and Game Rant. Irwin has a B.A. in […]
Ross named news editor at Blockworks
Katherine Ross has been named news editor at cryptocurrency news site Blockworks. She was a senior breaking news reporter based in Austin. She worked as a senior producer and correspondent at TheStreet for five years prior to joining Blockworks. Ross holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on journalism from Sarah Lawrence.
