Summary
TLDR: CoinDesk, a leading cryptocurrency news and information outlet, has updated its privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information. The company was acquired by Bullish group in November 2023, which is majority owned by Block.one. CoinDesk will continue to operate independently and will have an editorial committee to uphold journalistic integrity, chaired by a former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal.
Key Points
1. CoinDesk is a leading news and information outlet specializing in cryptocurrency, digital assets, and the future of money. It is known for maintaining high journalistic standards and adhering to a strict set of 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, as well as significant holdings of digital assets like bitcoin.
3. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary, and to ensure journalistic integrity, an editorial committee is being formed, which will be chaired by a former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal. This committee will provide support and oversight for maintaining the highest standards in reporting.