Brock Pierce, born Brock Jeffrey Pierce on November 14, 1980, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is an American entrepreneur and former child actor. He is known for his work in the cryptocurrency industry.

Brock Pierce began his career as a child actor, appearing in Disney movies such as The Mighty Ducks in 1992, D2: The Mighty Ducks in 1994, and First Kid in 1996. He retired from acting at the age of 16 and transitioned into the business world.

Brock Pierce co-founded the Digital Entertainment Network at the age of 17, which aimed to deliver original episodic video content over the Internet. He later founded Internet Gaming Entertainment, a company that pioneered the MMORPG currency-selling services industry.

Brock Pierce is also a co-founder of several blockchain and cryptocurrency companies, including Blockchain Capital, Tether, and Block.one. He has been credited with pioneering the market for digital currency and has raised more than $5 billion for companies he has founded.

In addition to his business ventures, Brock Pierce ran as an independent candidate in the 2020 United States presidential election. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, including his work with the Integro Foundation, which provides resources to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands.

Brock Pierce has been involved in various initiatives related to technology, education, and humanitarian causes.

His family includes his wife, Crystal Rose, and their two daughters. His parents are Jeffrey Pierce, a construction worker, and Lynette Pierce, a professional disco dancer. He also has a younger brother named Scott Pierce.

Brock Pierce has received several honors for his work, including two Honorary Ambassadorships in South Korea and being knighted by the Ordine dei Cavalieri di San Martino del Monte delle beatitudini in 2019 for his philanthropic work.