Summary
CoinDesk, a prominent news outlet in the cryptocurrency and digital assets industry, has updated its privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and “do not sell my personal information” policy. The company was acquired by Bullish group in November 2023, which is majority owned by Block.one. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary and will maintain its journalistic standards with the support of an editorial committee chaired by a former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal.
Key Points
1. CoinDesk is a leading source of news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets, and the future of money. They strive for high journalistic standards and adhere to 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, including significant holdings of digital assets like bitcoin.
3. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary and is forming an editorial committee, chaired by a former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal, to ensure journalistic integrity.