Standards & accountability
Editorial Policy
Learn how CryptoSlate reports on crypto with editorial independence, fact-checking, transparent sourcing, clear disclosures, sponsored content labeling, and correction standards.
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What readers can expect
- Independent reporting free from project, investor, or advertiser influence.
- Claims checked against primary sources, datasets, and corroborating evidence.
- Clear disclosures, distinct content labels, and prompt, visible corrections.
What we require
- Contributors disclose relevant holdings, interests, and relationships.
- Editors review sourcing, accuracy, balance, context, and sensitive claims.
- Commercial content is labeled; deceptive or guaranteed-return ads are rejected.
Independence & conflicts
CryptoSlate is independently operated in the United States and is not controlled by any crypto project or protocol.
Contributors must disclose material holdings or relationships connected to their coverage, and readers see those disclosures wherever relevant. News, analysis, and opinion remain distinct editorial formats.
- Independent ownership
- Editorial decisions remain with the newsroom.
- Conflicts disclosed
- Relevant holdings and relationships are identified for readers.
Sourcing & verification
We prioritize original documents, reputable agencies, licensed datasets, on-chain data, and on-the-record statements, linking to source material whenever it is available.
Editors validate datasets, quotes, and claims before publication. Our newsroom spans time zones to support 24/7 coverage, and sensitive stories receive fact-checking, editorial review, and compliance sign-off.
- Primary evidence first
- Documents, data, and direct statements anchor our reporting.
- Multi-layer review
- Sensitive stories receive additional editorial and compliance review.
Labels & commercial separation
News, analysis, opinion, sponsored posts, and press releases are identified by content type. Commercial relationships do not determine what the newsroom covers or how that coverage is framed.
CryptoSlate does not accept guaranteed-return projects, deceptive marketing, or anonymous teams as advertisers. Sponsored content is clearly identified, and properly licensed imagery is credited to its creator.
- Paid content labeled
- Readers can distinguish commercial material from newsroom reporting.
- Attribution respected
- Sources and licensed creative work receive clear credit.
Corrections & reader feedback
When material facts change or an error is confirmed, we update the article promptly and maintain a visible changelog so readers can follow the revision.
We welcome third-party audits, corrections, source material, and whistleblower tips.
- Material corrections noted
- Substantive revisions remain visible to readers.
- Feedback welcomed
- Readers and sources can help us improve the record.
Our process
From pitch to publication
Every story follows a deliberate workflow designed to surface facts, reduce risk, and keep the record accurate.
- Step 01
Scope
Confirm newsworthiness, intended audience, sources, and potential conflicts.
- Step 02
Report
Collect primary documents, on-chain data, and on-the-record comment.
- Step 03
Verify
Check datasets, quotes, claims, and relevant counter-evidence.
- Step 04
Edit
Review accuracy, balance, context, disclosures, and legal or compliance risks.
- Step 05
Maintain
Monitor material developments, add update notes, and correct the record.
Spot an error or have a source?
Send the page URL, the passage or claim at issue, and supporting evidence when possible. That context helps us review the issue.
Sharing sensitive material? Contact the newsroom first without attaching confidential documents or source material.