Are blockchain stocks regulated?

Yes, just like every other publicly traded company, blockchain stocks are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They are subject to quarterly reporting requirements and several investor protections.

How are blockchain stocks affected by cryptocurrency prices?

The short answer is that it depends on the nature of the business and the extent to which blockchain activities contribute to overall revenue. For example, Nvidia gets relatively little revenue from crypto mining chips, so it likely wouldn't be affected by crypto price changes to the extent of some other names on the list.

Is cryptocurrency a good investment?

Cryptocurrency is a good investment if you want direct exposure to the demand for digital currency and the projects or businesses it enables. Several publicly traded companies can offer limited exposure to the cryptocurrency market, but those investments won't have the same focus on a cryptocurrency or blockchain project as investing directly in a crypto asset.

Are blockchain stocks cyclical?

As assets with finite supply, cryptocurrencies go through cycles, with price swings driven by fluctuations in supply and demand. Businesses that use blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies may also be cyclical; however, since revenue-generating organizations are not the same as a raw asset like currency, they have different cycles than crypto assets such as Bitcoin.

Ethereum is the decentralized, open-source technology that powers much of the crypto world. Applications ranging from decentralized finance to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to enterprise blockchain solutions rely on the Ethereum blockchain. Ethereum's native token, Ether (CRYPTO:ETH), is the second-largest coin after Bitcoin by market size and value.

Do blockchain stocks pay dividends?

While the concept of earning dividends from a digital currency may be new, there are ways to earn passive income through dividends from companies making use of blockchain technology.

What are some problems with blockchain technology?

There are several problems with blockchain technology, including scalability, energy consumption, speed, a lack of universal standards, and privacy concerns.

10 Best Blockchain Stocks for 2026 and How to Invest

By Matthew Frankel, CFP – Updated Aug 14, 2026 at 3:16 PM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

Nvidia leverages its GPU technology for blockchain uses, including cryptocurrency mining.
Block incorporates blockchain in its payment processing and offers Bitcoin-related services.
Global X Blockchain ETF provides broad exposure to blockchain stocks through a single investment.

Blockchain stocks are publicly traded companies that incorporate blockchain technology into their operations. You may know blockchain as the technology behind Bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies.

However, many investors lack a thorough understanding of blockchain or the best ways to invest in this exciting technological trend. With that in mind, here are some of our favorite blockchain stocks -- and important principles blockchain investors should keep in mind.

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10 top blockchain stocks for 2026

Many publicly traded companies now incorporate blockchain into their operations, offer blockchain-related services to customers, or play a role in the cryptocurrency industry. Some are exclusively focused on blockchain innovation and/or cryptocurrencies, while others are using blockchain-related products and services to complement an existing successful business.

With that in mind, here's a list of 10 excellent blockchain companies to consider if you want exposure to this exciting technology in your stock portfolio.

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Ticker Information Table
Name and ticker	Market capMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.	Dividend yield	Industry
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)	$5.4 trillion	0.12%	Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Block (NYSE:XYZ)	$49.8 billion	0.00%	Diversified Financial Services
International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM)	$220.8 billion	2.88%	IT Services
Mastercard (NYSE:MA)	$498.7 billion	0.59%	Diversified Financial Services
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)	$2.8 trillion	0.00%	Multiline Retail
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN)	$39.2 billion	0.00%	Capital Markets
Global X Funds - Global X Blockchain ETF (NASDAQ:BKCH)	$0.0 thousand	1.88%	Capital Markets
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL)	$52.7 billion	0.68%	Diversified Financial Services
Mara Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA)	$3.6 billion	0.00%	Software
Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT)	$7.1 billion	0.00%	Software

Data as of Aug 16, 2026. Showing 10 of 10 total entries.

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1. Nvidia

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NASDAQ: NVDA

Nvidia

Today's Change

(-0.06%) $-0.14

Current Price

$225.16

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$5.4T

Day's Range

$224.50 - $227.49

52wk Range

$164.07 - $236.54

Volume

75.7M

Avg Vol

146.6M

Gross Margin

74.15%

Dividend Yield

0.12%

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Nvidia (NVDA -0.06%) is the leading manufacturer of graphics processing units (GPUs), which are essential components across key technological areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and gaming. For good reason, most investors are paying close attention to Nvidia for its data center GPU chips, which are an essential component of AI technology.

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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is the use of machines to mimic human intelligence.

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In addition, GPUs are key hardware components of cryptocurrency mining. In a nutshell, "miners" use specialized GPUs to process blockchain transactions and are rewarded with newly minted digital coins.

Although sales of Nvidia's crypto-targeted chips aren't as big a part of its revenue as they once were, especially with the massive surge in AI data center investment, the company still produces mining chips, such as the Nvidia CMP Hx. And regardless of what Nvidia's mining chips do, the rest of Nvidia's business is an absolute powerhouse market leader.

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2. Block

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NYSE: XYZ

Block

Today's Change

(-0.25%) $-0.21

Current Price

$82.88

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$50B

Day's Range

$82.39 - $83.41

52wk Range

$48.21 - $86.75

Volume

4.3M

Avg Vol

5.6M

Gross Margin

45.81%

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Financial technology (fintech) company Block (XYZ -0.25%), formerly known as Square, has two main business components: its payment-processing ecosystem for small businesses and its Cash App personal financial platform. The company also operates in business lending, stock trading, and buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) financing. Additionally, the company operates the Square Online Store platform, which helps merchants build out e-commerce and omnichannel capabilities.

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E-commerce

E-commerce is the buying and selling of goods online and the related businesses that facilitate it

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Block is a blockchain stock in two main ways. Most obviously, Cash App allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin quickly and easily. With the company reporting about $8.5 billion in Bitcoin purchases in 2025 alone, this is a significant part of Block's business.

Also, Block has several other blockchain-related projects. There's the Bitkey self-custody Bitcoin wallet. The company offers the Bitkey Bitcoin wallet, the Spiral cryptocurrency infrastructure division, and participates in several others.

3. IBM

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NYSE: IBM

International Business Machines

Today's Change

(-1.19%) $-2.82

Current Price

$234.32

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$221B

Day's Range

$233.73 - $239.15

52wk Range

$199.19 - $332.46

Volume

4.5M

Avg Vol

11.2M

Gross Margin

57.56%

Dividend Yield

2.88%

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IBM's (IBM -1.19%) performance in recent years has been impressive, due to strong results in its software business and a solid AI strategy.

On the blockchain side, IBM Blockchain has already provided transformative solutions for clients such as Home Depot (HD -0.83%), Renault (RNSDF +0.00%), and many more. It could have a major growth runway if blockchain-based solutions gain traction. For example, IBM Blockchain is focusing on helping customers build more reliable and efficient supply chains. Recently, IBM announced the launch of IBM Digital Asset Haven, a platform for financial institutions and other entities to manage their digital asset operations.

Beyond blockchain, IBM is doing a great job of growing its AI book of business and is emerging as an early leader in quantum computing, in which it is investing rather aggressively.

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4. Mastercard

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NYSE: MA

Mastercard

Today's Change

(0.40%) $2.25

Current Price

$569.29

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$499B

Day's Range

$564.43 - $570.67

52wk Range

$464.52 - $601.77

Volume

2.5M

Avg Vol

3.5M

Gross Margin

96.60%

Dividend Yield

0.59%

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Payment processing giant Mastercard (MA +0.40%) has grown rapidly over the past several years as the trend toward a cashless economy has driven higher volumes of debit and credit card transactions. Blockchain technology has the potential to transform the cashless payments space, particularly for cross-border money transfers, which have historically been slow and costly.

Mastercard has announced partnerships with blockchain technology companies and has a Crypto Card partner program to provide crypto-funded Mastercard payment cards. Mastercard also focuses on blockchain security through its Mastercard Crypto Credential platform and provides crypto consulting services for financial institutions, governments, and more.

5. Amazon

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NASDAQ: AMZN

Amazon

Today's Change

(-0.94%) $-2.48

Current Price

$262.65

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$2.8T

Day's Range

$262.42 - $265.81

52wk Range

$196.00 - $287.20

Volume

27.3M

Avg Vol

49.9M

Gross Margin

50.77%

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In addition to operating the world's largest e-commerce platform, Amazon (AMZN -0.94%) operates the leading cloud infrastructure service, Amazon Web Services. The AWS platform offers Amazon Managed Blockchain, which allows customers to build web3 applications on public and private blockchains.

There's also definite potential for Amazon to eventually incorporate blockchain technology into its massive e-commerce business. Blockchain currently accounts for a minuscule share of Amazon's revenue, but as the technology evolves, there's potential for a much larger share.

6. Coinbase Holdings

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NASDAQ: COIN

Coinbase Global

Today's Change

(-3.53%) $-5.43

Current Price

$148.47

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$39B

Day's Range

$147.86 - $152.59

52wk Range

$139.11 - $402.16

Volume

7.3M

Avg Vol

8.1M

Gross Margin

60.31%

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Coinbase (COIN -3.53%) is the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, offering more than 250 digital assets for trading. The company has more than 100 million verified users across more than 100 countries, and around $1.2 trillion in annualized cryptocurrency trading volume flowed through the platform in 2025. About $250 billion in cryptocurrency assets are stored on Coinbase's platform.

One of the best things about Coinbase -- at least from a blockchain investor's perspective -- is that regardless of which cryptocurrencies ultimately lead the way, the company is likely to be a significant beneficiary as the technology continues to grow.

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7. Global X Blockchain ETF

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NASDAQ: BKCH

Global X Funds - Global X Blockchain ETF

Today's Change

(0.25%) $0.16

Current Price

$64.90

Key Data Points

AUM

$251M

Dividend Yield

1.88%

Expense Ratio

0.50%

Top Holdings

COIN

11.82%

IREN

11.77%

CRCL

10.27%

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Maybe the best way for you to invest in blockchain technology isn't through a single stock but through an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Global X Blockchain ETF (BKCH +0.25%) was launched in mid-2021 and is designed to give investors exposure to a basket of blockchain stocks with a single investment.

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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, allows investors to buy many stocks or bonds at once.

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The Global X Blockchain ETF has an expense ratio (annual investment fee) of 0.5% of assets, which is reasonable for a targeted fund. As of mid-2026, the ETF held 34 companies, including several previously discussed (Coinbase is one of the top holdings) and others not directly listed on U.S. stock exchanges. Other examples of top holdings include Applied Digital (APLD +1.89%), Core Scientific (CORZ +2.02%), and Bitmine Immersion (NASDAQ:BMNR).

In short, if you believe in the long-term potential of blockchain technology but don't want to try to pick the winners in the space, this ETF could be right for you.

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8. PayPal

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NASDAQ: PYPL

PayPal

Today's Change

(1.77%) $1.07

Current Price

$61.66

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$53B

Day's Range

$59.34 - $62.31

52wk Range

$38.46 - $79.22

Volume

15.7M

Avg Vol

16.1M

Gross Margin

40.86%

Dividend Yield

0.68%

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PayPal (PYPL +1.77%) is best known as one of the largest payment ecosystems in the world, with its namesake platform and the Venmo app generating about $1.8 trillion in annualized payment volume from nearly 440 million active accounts.

PayPal has several different projects relating to cryptocurrency and blockchain. For one thing, the app offers a secure cryptocurrency wallet that allows users to buy, sell, transfer, and store digital assets. The company also offers the notable PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin, which enables faster settlement times and lower fees than other payment methods.

9. MARAHoldings

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NASDAQ: MARA

Mara Holdings

Today's Change

(-0.11%) $-0.01

Current Price

$9.20

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$3.6B

Day's Range

$9.00 - $9.26

52wk Range

$6.66 - $23.45

Volume

34.6M

Avg Vol

43.5M

Gross Margin

-7560.66%

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MARAHoldings (MARA -0.11%) is a leader in several crypto and blockchain projects, with a primary focus on Bitcoin mining. The company has been highly successful, generating more than $800 million in revenue in the last year alone, but it trades at a reasonable valuation and could be worth a closer look.

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10. Riot Platforms

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NASDAQ: RIOT

Riot Platforms

Today's Change

(-1.01%) $-0.20

Current Price

$19.02

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$7.1B

Day's Range

$18.45 - $19.55

52wk Range

$11.16 - $30.32

Volume

17.1M

Avg Vol

18.2M

Gross Margin

-2825.87%

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Riot's mission is to build the world's leading Bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform. It operates a large Bitcoin mining operation both on its own and in data centers, manages supply chain issues, and holds the fourth-largest Bitcoin reserve among all publicly traded companies.

Riot has several key advantages, including the industry's lowest power costs and excellent financial flexibility with $471 million in cash on the balance sheet.

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How to buy blockchain stocks

Open your brokerage app: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments.
Search for the stock: Enter the ticker or company name into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

Benefits and risks of investing in blockchain stocks

Blockchain technology is still relatively young and is evolving rapidly. Plus, there are several ways AI can enhance blockchain and the companies operating in the space.

The benefits of investing in blockchain stocks include:

Growth potential of a rapidly evolving technology trend.
Portfolio diversification, especially if you're heavily invested in other tech trends like AI.
Exposure to a structural shift in financial technology.

However, there are some big risk factors to keep in mind:

The biggest drawback is volatility. For example, Riot Platforms has a beta of 3.81, which implies that it is almost four times as volatile as the typical S&P 500 stock.
Regulatory uncertainty is another, as the SEC and other regulatory agencies can change how they govern cryptocurrencies.
There's also security risk, as high-profile hacks and data breaches can derail affected companies.

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About the Author

Matt Frankel, CFP®, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise.

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Matt Frankel, CFP has positions in Amazon, Block, and PayPal and has the following options: long January 2027 $95 calls on PayPal and short January 2027 $135 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Bitcoin, Block, Home Depot, International Business Machines, Mastercard, Nvidia, and PayPal. The Motley Fool recommends Coinbase Global and recommends the following options: long January 2027 $42.50 calls on PayPal and short December 2025 $75 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

10 Best Blockchain Stocks for 2026 and How to Invest

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10 top blockchain stocks for 2026

1. Nvidia

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2. Block

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3. IBM

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4. Mastercard

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5. Amazon

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6. Coinbase Holdings

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7. Global X Blockchain ETF

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8. PayPal

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9. MARAHoldings

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10. Riot Platforms

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