Blockworks Closes Newsroom Amid Industry Move Toward Data-Focused Approaches
- Blockworks is closing its newsroom and expanding data sales as a core revenue stream, projecting over $30M annual revenue. - The shift reflects industry trends toward data-driven models, with firms like Baker Hughes and COLABS investing in tech-enabled energy and workspace solutions. - Tech companies such as Brookfield and Iridium are capitalizing on AI infrastructure and satellite services to meet surging demand for scalable, secure solutions. - Equinix's Q3 growth in interconnection revenue highlights
Blockworks, a leading source for crypto and blockchain news, is in the process of winding down its newsroom operations and shifting its focus toward growing its data division, as reported by
This change mirrors a larger shift in the media and technology sectors, where businesses are increasingly focusing on data-driven products to keep up with changing market needs. For example,
At the same time, technology companies are seizing opportunities in AI and infrastructure. Brookfield Asset Management has teamed up with Bloom Energy to invest $5 billion in fuel cell technology for AI data centers worldwide, as reported by
Equinix, a major player in data center solutions, also posted strong results for Q3 2025, with $394 million in annualized gross bookings and an 8% increase in interconnection revenue, as outlined in
As Blockworks makes this transition, it joins a growing number of companies realigning their strategies to leverage data and technology. While the reduction of its newsroom marks a retreat from traditional journalism, the emphasis on data sales reflects a wider industry pattern where information and infrastructure are increasingly intertwined in shaping future markets.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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