Blockspace Media, a trade publication focused on Bitcoin, has acquired the on-chain data analytics platform Bitcoin Layers. The company announced the move in a press release on January 19, 2026, stating it will integrate Bitcoin Layers' data into its content suite. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Blockspace confirmed it will retain Janusz, the maintainer of Bitcoin Layers.
The acquisition is a strategic step for Blockspace as it positions itself as a Bitcoin-focused alternative to broader data-driven media platforms like The Block. According to the press release, Bitcoin Layers "will be the first of many Blockspace data products as the media company expands into additional offerings for stocks and other bitcoin data." This signals a planned expansion beyond cryptocurrency into traditional financial data analysis.
The move reflects a broader industry trend where the demand for precise, signal-based reporting is rising. This demand is driven by increasing mainstream and institutional adoption of blockchain technology. The news coincides with significant traditional finance developments, such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) unveiling a 24/7 trading platform for tokenized securities.
Blockspace founder cbspears announced the acquisition on social media, writing, "gm, we bought @BitcoinLayers. Keep your eyes peeled on @blockspace for a revival of the work, insights into the expanded Bitcoin economy." The integration aims to provide readers and analysts with actionable on-chain insights and real-time analytics directly within Blockspace's media coverage.
