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Editorial Policy

Editorial Policy and Journalism Standards

Last Updated: December 2025

Our Mission

Crypto-News.net is committed to providing accurate, timely, and independent journalism covering the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital asset industries. Our mission is to inform, educate, and empower our readers to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving financial and technological landscape.

Core Principles

Our editorial work is guided by five fundamental principles:

Accuracy

Accuracy is the foundation of our journalism. We are committed to getting the facts right. Our journalists verify information through multiple sources before publication. When we cannot independently verify a claim, we attribute it clearly and note any limitations.

We do not publish rumors or speculation as fact. When reporting on developing stories, we clearly distinguish between confirmed information and unverified reports.

Independence

Our editorial content is produced independently, without influence from advertisers, sponsors, investors, or other commercial interests. Editorial decisions are made solely by our editorial team based on newsworthiness, public interest, and journalistic merit.

No advertiser, sponsor, or commercial partner has any input into our editorial coverage. Our journalists are not informed of advertising relationships, and our commercial team has no role in editorial decisions.

Fairness

We strive to report fairly and without bias. When covering controversial or disputed topics, we seek to present multiple perspectives and give relevant parties the opportunity to respond. We do not favor any particular cryptocurrency, blockchain project, company, or individual in our coverage.

We approach all subjects with an open mind and let the facts guide our reporting, regardless of our personal views or the interests of any party.

Transparency

We are transparent about our methods, sources, and any limitations in our reporting. When we make errors, we correct them promptly and openly. We disclose potential conflicts of interest and are clear about the nature and provenance of our content.

We clearly distinguish between news reporting, analysis, opinion, and sponsored content. Readers should always know what type of content they are consuming.

Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable to our readers and to the highest standards of journalism. We welcome feedback, criticism, and corrections. We take complaints seriously and investigate them thoroughly.

Editorial Standards

Sourcing

We rely on credible, authoritative sources for our reporting. Our sourcing hierarchy prioritizes:

  1. Primary sources: Official announcements, documentation, on-chain data, court filings, regulatory documents, and direct statements from principals
  2. Expert sources: Recognized experts, analysts, academics, and industry professionals with relevant expertise
  3. Secondary sources: Reporting from other reputable news organizations, which we verify independently when possible

We are transparent about our sources. When sources request anonymity, we grant it only when the information is newsworthy and cannot be obtained otherwise. We verify the identity and reliability of anonymous sources.

We do not pay sources for information.

Verification

All factual claims in our reporting are verified before publication. Our verification process includes:

  • Cross-referencing information with multiple independent sources
  • Consulting primary documentation and on-chain data where applicable
  • Seeking comment from relevant parties
  • Consulting subject matter experts when necessary

When information cannot be fully verified, we clearly indicate this to readers.

Headlines and Summaries

Headlines and summaries accurately reflect the content of articles. We do not use misleading, sensationalized, or clickbait headlines. Headlines are written to inform, not to deceive or manipulate.

Corrections

We correct errors promptly and transparently. Our corrections policy:

  • Corrections: Factual errors are corrected in the article with a clear correction notice indicating what was changed and when
  • Clarifications: When content is accurate but potentially misleading, we add clarification
  • Updates: Significant new information is added with an update notice
  • Retractions: In rare cases where an article is fundamentally flawed, we may retract it with a full explanation

We do not delete articles to hide errors. Corrections are preserved as part of the public record.

To report an error, contact us at [email protected].

Conflicts of Interest

Personal Investments

Our editorial staff are required to disclose any personal holdings in cryptocurrencies or related investments. Staff members may not:

  • Report on assets in which they hold a significant financial interest without disclosure and editorial approval
  • Trade based on non-public information obtained through their work
  • Accept compensation from any entity they cover

Gifts and Benefits

Our journalists do not accept gifts, travel, accommodations, or other benefits from sources, subjects of coverage, or entities seeking favorable coverage. Nominal items of minimal value (such as promotional items at conferences) may be accepted but do not influence coverage.

External Activities

Staff members may not engage in paid consulting, advisory, or promotional work for entities within the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry without explicit approval.

Opinion and Analysis

Opinion and analysis content is clearly labeled and separated from news reporting. Opinion pieces reflect the views of the author, not necessarily the views of Crypto-News.net.

Analysis and opinion are held to the same standards of accuracy and fairness as news reporting. Opinions must be based on facts, and factual claims within opinion pieces are verified.

User-Generated Content

Comments and other user-generated content do not represent the views of Crypto-News.net. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user-generated content that violates our community guidelines.

Separation from Advertising

Editorial content and advertising are strictly separated. We clearly label all sponsored content, press releases, and paid promotional material. See our Sponsored Content Disclaimer for complete details.

Advertising placement is determined by our commercial team and has no influence on editorial coverage. Advertisers do not receive favorable coverage in exchange for advertising, nor do they receive advance notice of editorial content.

Artificial Intelligence

When artificial intelligence tools are used in the creation or enhancement of content, we disclose this to our readers. AI-generated content is reviewed and verified by human editors before publication.

AI tools may be used for:

  • Research assistance and data analysis
  • Transcription and translation
  • Content enhancement and editing support

AI tools are not used to fabricate quotes, sources, or factual claims.

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding media, publishing, and financial information. Our content is not intended as financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Readers should consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.

Contact

For questions about our editorial policies, to report errors, or to provide feedback:

Editorial Inquiries
[email protected]

This editorial policy is reviewed and updated periodically. Material changes will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date.