Summary
CoinDesk, a leading news outlet on cryptocurrency and digital assets, has updated its privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and “do not sell my personal information” policy. In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by Bullish group, the owner of Bullish, a regulated digital assets exchange. Bullish group is mostly owned by Block.one, and both companies have interests in blockchain and digital asset businesses with significant holdings of digital assets, including bitcoin. CoinDesk will continue to operate independently as a subsidiary, and an editorial committee, led by a former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal, will be established to ensure journalistic integrity.
Key Points
1. CoinDesk is a leading news and information outlet focused on cryptocurrency, digital assets, and the future of money. It has received awards for its journalism and adheres 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.
3. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary and is forming an editorial committee to uphold journalistic integrity. The committee will be chaired by a former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal.