Summary
TLDR: CoinDesk, a leading news source on cryptocurrency, was acquired by Bullish group in November 2023. It operates as an independent subsidiary with editorial policies in place to ensure journalistic integrity. Bullish group is majority owned by Block.one and both have interests in blockchain and digital asset businesses.
Key Points
1. CoinDesk is a leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets, and the future of money.
2. CoinDesk was acquired by Bullish group, owner of Bullish, a regulated, institutional digital assets exchange. Bullish group is majority owned by Block.one, with interests in various blockchain and digital asset businesses and significant holdings of digital assets, including bitcoin.
3. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee chaired by a former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal to support journalistic integrity.