Summary
CoinDesk, a leading news and information platform for cryptocurrency and digital assets, has updated its privacy policy, terms of use, and cookie policies. The platform was acquired by Bullish group in November 2023, which is majority owned by Block.one. CoinDesk will continue to operate independently as a subsidiary, with an editorial committee being formed to ensure journalistic integrity. Both Bullish group and Block.one have interests in various blockchain and digital asset businesses, and hold significant amounts of digital assets, including bitcoin.
Key Points
1. CoinDesk is a leading news and information platform focused on cryptocurrency, digital assets, and the future of money. It is known for its high journalistic standards and strict editorial policies.
2. In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by Bullish group, the owner of Bullish, a regulated institutional digital assets exchange. Bullish group is majority owned by Block.one and both groups have interests in various blockchain and digital asset businesses.
3. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary and is supported by an editorial committee chaired by a former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal. The committee aims to maintain journalistic integrity within CoinDesk’s operations.