From Bitcoin miners to exchange giants and infrastructure builders, these companies are the ones to watch in crypto, digital assets and blockchain in 2026.
The list below breaks down each business model, the key developments shaping it this year and why they matter for investors following the sector.
US crypto and blockchain stocks
Below are five of the largest US crypto and blockchain technology stocks by market cap on the NASDAQ and NYSE for investors to consider. Market cap figures were current as of June 29, 2026.
1. Block (NYSE:SQ)
Market cap: US$46.44 billion
Block is a fintech company whose core products are Square and Cash App, with BTC treated as a product layer across payments, self-custody and merchant tools.
In 2026, Block began a large restructuring effort to make the business leaner while continuing to expand BTC payments and conversion features for sellers. The company said it would cut more than 40 percent of its workforce, take roughly US$450 million to US$500 million in charges, and reorganize around smaller teams focused on Square, Cash App and the BTC ecosystem.
2. Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)
Market cap: US$32.48 billion
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, is a BTC treasury company that uses equity and other capital-market tools to buy and hold BTC rather than building a broad operating crypto business.
Strategy often functions as a sentiment proxy for Bitcoin, because its stock and news flow are tightly tied to BTC price, and its buying pace is watched as a signal of institutional conviction.
In June 2026, the company disclosed its first standalone Bitcoin sale in years, offloading 32 BTC for about US$2.5 million at an average price of US$77,135. The company said the proceeds were intended to help fund preferred-stock distributions.
Later on, Strategy announced a new Digital Credit Capital Framework, authorizing up to US$2 billion in buybacks and up to US$1.25 billion in BTC sales. At the same time, the company raised the dividend on its STRC preferred shares to 12 percent and said its USD reserve stood at about US$2.55 billion.
3. Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN)
Market cap: US$1.26 billion
Coinbase is the biggest US crypto exchange, with revenue from trading, stablecoins, staking and its Base network. In recent years, the company has been pushing deeper into payments and on chain infrastructure in an effort to own the infrastructure layer for crypto, effectively becoming an “everything exchange.”
The company is also able to operate in the EU’s 27 member states, which enacted its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) law on July 1, as Coinbase secured a MiCA license in Luxembourg.
Canadian crypto and blockchain stocks
Below are five of the largest Canadian crypto and blockchain technology stocks by market cap on the TSX for investors to consider. Market cap figures were current as of June 29, 2026.
1. Hut 8 (TSX:HUT,NASDAQ:HUT)
Market cap: C$19.67 billion
Hut 8 is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company that also runs hosting and high-performance compute operations. The company also manages data-center capacity, serves third-party customers and keeps a strategic Bitcoin reserve on its balance sheet.
In 2026, Hut 8 deepened its pivot into AI infrastructure with a US$9.8 billion, 15 year lease for its Beacon Point campus in Texas and a growing pipeline of contracted AI data-center revenue.
This followed an AI infrastructure deal with Anthropic and Fluidstack, in which Hut 8 agreed to support at least 245 megawatts (MW) of capacity, with the potential to scale to 2,295 MW. The transaction is backed by a broader execution stack that includes Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) as a financial backstop, plus American Electric Power, Vertiv and Jacobs as key infrastructure partners.
2. HIVE Digital Technologies (TSXV:HIVE,NASDAQ:HIVE)
Market cap: C$1.52 billion
HIVE is a publicly traded crypto miner that has emphasized renewable-energy-powered crypto mining and Bitcoin production, with a mix of social, gaming and finance-related blockchain applications.
It’s another mining company that is pivoting to a dual focus with the addition of data centers. Overall, HIVE’s model is to run green data centers across Canada, Sweden and Paraguay.
In Canada, HIVE has been building out high-power computing AI capacity with Bell Canada (TSX:BCE), while its business in Sweden is part of its long-running green mining and data center footprint.
Paraguay is now the company’s biggest growth engine, with a major hydro-powered expansion at Yguazú that is taking its total renewable capacity toward 540 MW.
HIVE’s operations produced 297 BTC in January, up from 102 BTC in January 2025, helped by new Bitmain miners installed at Yguazú.
3. DMG Blockchain Solutions (TSXV:DMGI,OTCQB:DMGGF)
Market cap: C$136.55 million
DMG Blockchain Solutions is a Canadian Bitcoin mining and data center company that also builds blockchain infrastructure software. Its diversified model combines mining revenue with infrastructure and software development.
In February, DMG reported it was also continuing its build out of its digital-asset financial-services platform through its subsidiary Systemic Trust Company. In May, the subsidiary integrated DMG’s carbon neutral Terra Pool and Petra products with its own custody platform.
The company has a data center in Christina Lake, British Columbia, that was previously focused on Bitcoin mining operations. In December, DMG announced it would convert Christina Lake to a 50 MW AI-ready data center at a quicker pace than originally planned.
At the same time, CEO Sheldon Bennett stated, “While Bitcoin mining would migrate from Christina Lake, we expect it to remain as part of our future, as it is a foundational element of our digital asset financial services strategy.”
In April, the company reported delivery of 2 MW of SCIF-rated prefabricated data-center units to the Christina Lake site.
Notably, in June, DMG announced a letter of intent with a company interested in 50 MW of critical IT load. The pair will now determine whether they want to sign a definitive agreement, which would cover an initial 12 year term. Until a definitive agreement is signed, DMG will continue its mining operations at the site.
Australian crypto and blockchain companies
Below are five of the largest Australian shares with crypto and blockchain exposure by market cap on the ASX for investors to consider. Market cap figures were current as of June 29, 2026.
1. EML Payments (ASX:EML)
Market cap: AU$114.66 million
EML Payments is a payments company that helps other businesses move money and issue prepaid, virtual or card-based payment products.
The company provides payments infrastructure that supports crypto products. It has collaborated with both CoinJar and CoinSpot, two established Australian platforms, on Mastercard-linked cards that let users spend crypto on everyday retail spending.
EML announced during its H1 fiscal 2026 results call that it is on track to finish a company-wide reset that it laid out in late 2024 under the EML 2.0 strategy plan. That plan involved restructuring the business and building Project Arlo, a single global platform meant to replace three regional systems.
In March 2026, the company appointed Adam Olding as Global CEO. Olding was already leading its businesses in Australia, Europe and the UK.
2. DigitalX (ASX:DCC)
Market cap: AU$35.72 million
DigitalX is an ASX-listed digital asset manager that gives investors exposure to Bitcoin and other crypto assets through treasury-style holdings and its DigitalX Bitcoin ETF (ASX:BTXX).
The company also builds blockchain-related products and services, including Drawbridge for compliance and corporate governance and Sell My Shares as an online share sales solution.
In response to crypto volatility, in 2026, DigitalX began a pivot from an accumulation-based strategy to a broader capital allocation strategy with the goal of scalability and sustainability in the digital asset sector. As part of this, the company announced a new strategic investment program with capacity to deploy up to AU$30 million into selected digital-asset infrastructure businesses.
DigitalX also made a move to build recurring cash flow from trading and digital-asset activities, allocating US$6.16 million in funds into USTB, a token that generates on-chain yield from short-duration US treasury bills. As of its March 2026 quarterly report, the company held 364 BTC.
3. Novatti (ASX:NOV)
Market cap: AU$8.72 million
Novatti is an Australian payments and financial services group that operates across Australia, India and other markets. Its core businesses include Novatti Payments, which provides digital payment solutions, and Novatti Financial Services, which offers prepaid cards, remittance services and other digital money movement products.
The company’s focus on stablecoins and digital assets is now a central part of its strategy. Novatti has pursued a licensed stablecoin, AUDD, the Australian Digital Dollar, via its investment in Australian Digital Currency.
After winning an Australian Financial Services Licence from ASIC in February 2026, AUDC was authorized in March 2026 to issue AUDD on the XRP Ledger, enabling regulated, on‑chain settlement of digital Australian dollars.
The company is now working to integrate these stablecoin rails into its existing payments ecosystem, using that regulatory approval as the foundation for broader stablecoin capabilities.
FAQs for blockchain technology stocks
What should everyone know about Bitcoin?
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are prone to volatile swings, which may lead to major monetary gains as well as catastrophic losses. But does that mean crypto is a bad investment? Each investor needs to make their own decisions.
Will we only have digital currencies in the future?
While central banks around the world are considering how to integrate regulated digital currencies into the current financial system, cryptocurrencies are still inherently vulnerable to instability. Crypto will not replace cash anytime soon.
Why do cryptocurrencies and stocks fall at the same time?
Those invested in crypto coins are often also invested in stocks. When investors lose confidence in one area of the market, they tend to lose confidence in others. Blockchain-focused stocks will be especially vulnerable to large drops in cryptocurrency prices.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
