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Tradeblock

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172 people in our graph share verified history with the Tradeblock team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Clay Robbinsunlockedknows Mbiyimoh Ghogomu · together at Dartmouth College (overlapped)
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TradeBlock is an independent platform providing detailed reviews of crypto exchanges and wallets, real-time market coverage, and educational guides for cryptocurrency investors and enthusiasts. The company conducts hands-on testing of platforms and publishes daily-updated research on exchange fees, security features, and regulatory compliance.

Crypto & Web3

Founders & leadership

MGMbiyimoh Ghogomu
Mbiyimoh GhogomuinFounderHe has experience in product management, strategy, content development, and user research.
DSDarren Smith
Darren SmithinFounderHe previously helped scale a VC-backed marketplace, raising nearly $20M and overseeing operations, finance, and marketing functions.
DMDaniel Mercer
Daniel MercerLead Author & Blockchain Expert
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AlexLead Analyst
J
JordanSenior Editor
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SofiaMarket Analyst
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RajSecurity Researcher

Investors · 4

Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
Trinity VenturesMenlo Park · $500K – $6M

Also in the syndicate · 2

Courtside VCCourtsideVC

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$8.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Tradeblock went on to found or lead other companies.

Mbiyimoh GhogomuFounderFounded TradeblockDarren SmithFounderFounded Tradeblock

Competitors · 6

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Kraken132 shared keywordsKraken 360 Investments provides capital and launch infrastructure to blockchain protocols in pre-token and early post-token phases, offering custody, staking, treasury, and liquidity services alongside fundraising support.
CoinGecko125 shared keywordsCoinGecko is the world's largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregator, providing comprehensive market data including price, volume, and market capitalization across thousands of cryptoassets. It serves millions of users globally with tools, research, and APIs for cryptocurrency market analysis and insights.
Coinbase117 shared keywordsCoinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers trading, custody, and financial services for cryptocurrencies, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets to consumers, institutions, and developers. The company operates a full-stack infrastructure including secure custody, liquidity services, stablecoin infrastructure, and global settlement rails.
Alchemy116 shared keywordsAlchemy is a platform layer that enables developers to build applications on blockchain networks. The company provides infrastructure and APIs to simplify blockchain development for a global audience.
Corporatefinanceinstitute103 shared keywordsCorporate Finance Institute offers an online specialization program teaching finance professionals how to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into financial analysis, valuation, and investment decision-making. The program covers ESG frameworks, sustainability integration, greenhouse gas accounting, and climate risk management across eight core courses.
Crypto95 shared keywordsCrypto.com operates a cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset platform serving 150 million users across 90 countries, with a mission to accelerate global adoption of cryptocurrency.

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In the news

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Frequently asked questions

What does Tradeblock do?
TradeBlock is an independent platform providing detailed reviews of crypto exchanges and wallets, real-time market coverage, and educational guides for cryptocurrency investors and enthusiasts. The company conducts hands-on testing of platforms and publishes daily-updated research on exchange fees, security features, and regulatory compliance.
Who founded Tradeblock?
Tradeblock was founded by Mbiyimoh Ghogomu, Darren Smith.
Who are Tradeblock's investors?
Tradeblock's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Trinity Ventures.
How much funding has Tradeblock raised?
Tradeblock has disclosed $8.9M raised across 1 round.