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Brock Pierce

Brock Pierce is an American entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for his work in cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Brock Pierce is an American entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for his work in cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses. He co-founded Tether, Blockchain Capital, Mastercoin, and EOS Alliance, and has served as chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation. He was also a child actor before moving into technology and finance.

Early life and acting career

Pierce began his public career as a child actor. Sources identify him with roles in family films and television before he later moved into digital media, gaming, and entrepreneurship.

Cryptocurrency career

Pierce became active in Bitcoin and related ventures around 2010. He co-founded or helped launch several major crypto projects, including Tether, Blockchain Capital, Mastercoin, and Block.one.

Business and investment activity

He has been described as a venture capitalist and early investor in Bitcoin and Ethereum-related projects. Sources also credit him with helping raise substantial amounts of capital for crypto businesses.

Political and public life

Pierce ran as an independent candidate in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. He has also been publicly associated with Puerto Rico-based crypto and business initiatives.

Key facts

  • Pierce is widely associated with early cryptocurrency investing and venture formation.
  • He co-founded Tether, a stablecoin project, and Blockchain Capital, a crypto-focused venture fund.
  • He was involved with Mastercoin, described by sources as the first ICO.
  • Before cryptocurrency, he worked as a child actor in film and television.
  • He ran as an independent candidate in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
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Canadian context

Pierce is relevant to Canadian readers through the global cryptocurrency industry, where Canadian investors, exchanges, and blockchain businesses operate alongside the projects he helped build.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brock Pierce?
Brock Pierce is an American entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for co-founding several cryptocurrency companies and for serving as chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation.
What is Brock Pierce best known for?
He is best known for his role in early cryptocurrency ventures, especially Tether, Blockchain Capital, and Mastercoin.
Was Brock Pierce a child actor?
Yes. Before entering cryptocurrency, he appeared as a child actor in film and television.
Did Brock Pierce run for president?
Yes. He ran as an independent candidate in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
What companies is Brock Pierce associated with?
He has been associated with Tether, Blockchain Capital, Mastercoin, EOS Alliance, and Block.one, among others.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brock_Pierce
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, and overview of career in cryptocurrency
  2. Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2018/02/07/brock-pierce-bitcoin-coinbase-ethereum-crypto-cryptocurrency/
    Supports: His role as a crypto entrepreneur, chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation, and Puerto Rico residence
  3. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/technology/brock-pierce-crypto-puerto-rico.html
    Supports: His Puerto Rico involvement, crypto ventures, and public profile
  4. Brock Pierce Foundation — https://brockpierce.foundation/
    Supports: Claims about co-founding Tether, Blockchain Capital, EOS Alliance, Mastercoin, and leadership roles
  5. The Jerusalem Post — https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-832885
    Supports: Chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation, co-founder of major crypto ventures, and 2020 presidential run