Summary
TLDR: CoinDesk is a media outlet covering cryptocurrency, acquired by the Bullish group in 2023. It operates independently with editorial policies in place. Employees, including journalists, receive stock options in the Bullish group as part of their compensation.
Key Points
1. CoinDesk was acquired by the Bullish group, owner of Bullish, a regulated, digital assets exchange, in November 2023.
2. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee to protect journalistic independence.
3. CoinDesk offers all employees above a certain salary threshold, including journalists, stock options in the Bullish group as part of their compensation.