Summary
CoinDesk, a renowned news outlet specializing in cryptocurrency and digital assets, has recently updated its privacy policy, terms of use, and cookie policies. The company was acquired by Bullish group in November 2023, which owns a regulated institutional digital assets exchange. Bullish group is predominantly owned by Block.one, and both organizations have various interests in blockchain and digital asset businesses, as well as substantial holdings of digital assets such as bitcoin. CoinDesk remains an independent subsidiary and will establish an editorial committee to ensure journalistic integrity, with a former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal as the chairperson.
Key Points
1. CoinDesk is an award-winning media outlet that focuses on news and information about cryptocurrency, digital assets, and the future of money.
2. In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by Bullish group, 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 maintains strict editorial policies, including the formation of an editorial committee to ensure journalistic integrity.