InsideCrypto applies ethical standards consistent with responsible financial and technology reporting. Digital asset markets combine technical complexity, financial risk, and regulatory uncertainty. Reporting in this field requires discipline beyond general technology journalism.
This policy governs the conduct of editors, contributors, researchers, and freelance writers involved in the production of content.
1. Accuracy Before Speed
Breaking news in crypto markets often spreads rapidly through social platforms and informal channels. InsideCrypto does not publish unverified claims solely to match social media velocity.
Allegations of exploits, insolvencies, enforcement actions, token freezes, or protocol failures require confirmation through:
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Official statements
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On-chain verification
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Credible technical analysis
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Regulatory documentation
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Direct attributable sources
If information cannot be confirmed, it is either withheld or clearly described as unverified.
2. Responsible Market Impact Awareness
Coverage of digital assets can influence market behavior, particularly in low-liquidity environments.
Headlines are written to reflect facts without exaggeration. Articles avoid language designed to provoke urgency, fear, or speculative enthusiasm. Token coverage does not include promotional framing, price targets, or language implying guaranteed outcomes.
3. Source Integrity
Anonymous sources are used sparingly and only when necessary. When anonymity is granted, editors must understand the source’s identity and assess credibility internally.
Information originating from press releases, marketing materials, or sponsored announcements is clearly identified as such. Editorial judgment is applied before publication.
4. Conflict of Interest Standards
Editorial personnel are expected to maintain professional distance from subjects they cover.
Writers may not accept compensation, tokens, advisory roles, or undisclosed incentives from projects or companies that fall within their reporting scope.
Material holdings in assets being discussed should be disclosed where relevant to reader transparency.
5. Coverage of Security Incidents
Reporting on hacks, exploits, bridge failures, or liquidation cascades requires careful technical framing.
Articles must distinguish between:
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Confirmed losses and estimated exposure
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On-chain observations and official confirmations
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Protocol design flaws and operational mismanagement
Speculation about attribution or intent is avoided unless supported by reliable evidence.
6. Corrections and Accountability
Errors undermine trust in financial reporting.
When a material inaccuracy is identified:
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The article is corrected promptly.
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The correction is reflected clearly within the text.
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Where necessary, an explanatory note is added.
Substantive editorial disagreements are addressed internally through review rather than public dispute.
7. Separation from Commercial Influence
Sponsored content, advertising partnerships, affiliate arrangements, or event sponsorships do not alter newsroom standards.
Editorial staff are not informed of performance metrics tied to specific token mentions or projects in a manner that would influence coverage.
Commercial material is labeled clearly and structurally separated from newsroom output.
8. Human Oversight in AI-Assisted Workflows
Research or drafting tools may include automated systems. However, editorial accountability remains human.
All content is reviewed by editors prior to publication. Verification, contextualization, and risk framing cannot be delegated to automated systems.
9. Respectful and Lawful Reporting
Coverage avoids defamatory statements, unsubstantiated accusations, or personal attacks.
Entities subject to regulatory investigation are described based on documented actions, not speculative conclusions.
InsideCrypto’s ethical framework reflects the reality that digital asset reporting intersects with financial markets, legal risk, and public trust. Precision, restraint, and transparency are treated as operational requirements rather than aspirational principles.