BlockBriefing reports on digital assets and blockchain technology using clear language, verified sources and fair attribution. This policy explains how we check claims, keep editorial decisions independent, and correct material mistakes.
Verification before publication
Every news report must undergo a pre-publication source review. Editors should trace material factual claims, dates, figures and quotes to official or otherwise reliable original evidence, ensure hyperlinks support what is written, distinguish claims from independently established facts, and document key uncertainties. A completed review does not mean the report is immune to correction. Authors may request an additional review when technical, legal or market facts are disputed.
Only articles that have actually completed and recorded the review may display a Fact Checked label beside the author byline. This is an internal editorial status, not a Google-endorsed badge or an independent third-party rating. The source record and the review scope should be available through our Editorial Verification Desk. Historical content is not automatically certified; unreviewed reports remain unbadged until checked.
Start with the original evidence
Writers should prioritise primary sources, including regulator publications, court documents, legislation, company filings, official project announcements, technical documentation, governance proposals and public repositories. Secondary reporting can provide context, but material claims should be checked against original evidence where practical. Articles about major regulatory or financial developments should link prominently to the key primary document.
Separate facts, claims and uncertainty
Articles must distinguish confirmed facts from allegations, projections, estimates, company claims and opinion. Attribute statements to the person, organisation, filing or dataset that supports them. Explain the date, scope and methodology of important figures where available. Do not treat on-chain addresses as unique people, transfer volume as new investment, a proposed rule as law in force, or a company announcement as independent proof of product performance.
Use original reporting and language
BlockBriefing writes in its own words, not another outlet’s phrasing or structure. Use plain English, short sentences and active verbs. Cut filler, hype, clichés and forced transitions. Attribute claims and quotes precisely. Link to evidence beside the claim, and use internal links when they help readers rather than merely boost SEO.
AI-assisted tools and images
AI tools can assist with research, editing, translation and visuals. A human editor remains responsible for every published claim. Check names, dates, figures, quotations, links and regulatory status against reliable evidence. Never invent events, experts, sources or data. Do not pass illustrations off as real photographs. Focus on original, readable journalism instead of promising a particular AI-detector score.
Market-impact analysis
When relevant, articles should include a clearly labelled market-impact analysis that explains plausible implications and limitations. Separate evidence from interpretation, include countervailing factors, and avoid unsupported price predictions, guaranteed returns or claims that a development will inevitably move a token’s price.
Write for readers first, then search
Write headlines that tell readers what happened. Lead with the facts, then add context in clear, direct language. Use useful subheadings, short paragraphs and accurate search descriptions. Keep links relevant, credit original sources, and check for duplicate coverage before publishing. SEO scores can guide editing, but they cannot prove accuracy or guarantee search traffic.
Conflicts, independence and sponsored content
Writers and editors should disclose relevant financial, professional or personal conflicts. Paid placements, sponsored articles, affiliate relationships and promotional material must be clearly labelled and must not be presented as independent editorial reporting. Advertisers do not receive a guarantee of positive coverage. See our Advertising & Sponsored Content policy.
Correct meaningful errors clearly
Material factual errors should be corrected promptly and transparently. When a change materially affects a story’s meaning, the article should explain the correction or update. Readers can request a review through the Corrections Policy page and the Contact page.
Ownership and contact transparency
BlockBriefing publishes information about its newsroom, contributors, and editorial standards. Readers can contact the publication at contact@blockbriefing.net or visit our Contact page. Our About page explains the publication’s coverage and mission.
This policy may be updated as newsroom processes develop. The date of a material policy revision should be recorded when the page is updated.