**Last Updated: January 1st, 2026**

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**1. Our Purpose**

At Cointelegraph, our goal is to provide honest, clear, and well-researched reporting on digital assets, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the future of finance.

We focus on highlighting people and projects that are helping build a better future using blockchain and Web3 technology. At the same time, we investigate and hold accountable those who misuse these technologies. We support ideas like decentralization, individual freedom, and digital ownership—but we don’t blindly promote anyone who claims to support them. We always do our homework.

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**2. Editorial Independence**

Editorial independence is the heart of our work. Our news team makes decisions based on facts, not pressure from advertisers or investors.

Our journalists and editors work separately from our business and sales teams. No sponsors, advertisers, or external partners can influence what we write or see it before it’s published. Our content is based only on its news value and relevance.

We have strict rules to avoid conflicts of interest. If a writer has personal or financial ties to a story, it must be disclosed, and in many cases, they won’t cover it at all.

All sponsored or promotional content is clearly labeled so you can easily tell the difference between paid material and independent journalism.

We never cover or promote online gambling, betting platforms, or casino-related content in any form.

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**3. How Our Newsroom Works**

Cointelegraph runs a professional newsroom with high standards for accuracy and accountability. Most of our editors and senior writers have years of experience in journalism.

All articles go through an editorial review before they are published. Contributors cannot publish directly without an editor’s approval.

We use a multi-step review system. Editors have the final say on whether a piece meets our standards or needs changes.

Only approved staff have access to our publishing system. Advertisers or third parties can’t upload or edit content under any circumstances.

We also provide regular training to keep our team updated on ethics, accuracy, platform rules, and best practices.

These rules apply across all our platforms and languages globally.

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**4. Social Media Guidelines**

We use social media to share our stories and connect with readers. While we aim for accuracy, social posts may not go through the same review as full articles. Still, if there’s an error, we will correct it.

Our journalists may use personal social media accounts, but their opinions there are their own—not Cointelegraph’s.

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**5. Editorial Principles**

We apply strict quality checks to every article we publish—whether it’s news, opinion, or sponsored content.

Every article is reviewed by three people: the writer, an editor, and a copy editor. We also use AI tools to catch issues like typos or factual errors before publication.

Final editorial control lies with senior leadership, who can revise or reject any content that doesn’t meet our standards.

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**6. Sourcing Standards**

We clearly define where information comes from. We use reliable sources and avoid speculation unless clearly labeled as opinion.

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**7. Opinion Pieces**

Opinion articles are clearly marked as such. These are the personal views of the writer and not official positions of Cointelegraph.

Opinion content goes through the same review process as news stories to ensure clarity and accuracy. Publishing an opinion does not mean we agree with it.

Readers should always do their own research before acting on any opinion piece.

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**8. Embargo Policy**

If you’re sharing news under embargo (i.e., for future release), contact us first for approval. We usually don’t honor embargoes unless there’s a compelling reason—like complex topics needing extra time or market-moving information.

Sending embargoed news without prior agreement means we may ignore the embargo entirely.

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**9. Staff Crypto Holdings & Disclosures**

Our journalists can own cryptocurrency but must follow strict rules to stay neutral.

– Holdings in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) don’t need disclosure due to their wide use.
– Other crypto holdings over $1,000 must be disclosed.
– Journalists can’t cover assets they own heavily or trade those assets within 72 hours before or after writing about them.
– They’re also not allowed to accept tokens or equity in return for coverage.
– Each staff member has a public disclosure page updated quarterly.

This approach lets our team be part of the crypto world while protecting trust and integrity.

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**10. Use of Artificial Intelligence**

AI tools assist in editing for grammar, clarity, and compliance but never replace human editorial judgment.

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**11. Corrections Policy**

If we make a mistake, we fix it quickly and note the correction in the article’s update log. Minor changes like grammar tweaks are not flagged.

To report an error, contact the writer or editor listed in the article.

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**12. Zero Tolerance for Plagiarism**

We do not tolerate copying others’ work. When we use information from other sources, we credit them properly.

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**13. Sponsored Content Guidelines**

Sponsored content is created by a special advertorial team—not our newsroom—and always goes through editorial review before publishing.

Sponsored articles are clearly marked and visually different from our regular reporting. The views expressed belong to the advertiser, not Cointelegraph.

Our journalists don’t write or get involved in sponsored content. Paying for advertising does not guarantee editorial coverage of any kind.

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**14. Verifying Our Authors**

You can find verified profiles of all Cointelegraph staff writers on our About page. Each profile links to official LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) accounts and includes email contact options.

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**Questions?**

If you have feedback or questions about our editorial policies or stories, reach out at: editor@cointelegraph.com