Last updated: November 15, 2025
This policy guides the ethical conduct of all Chain Report staff, contributors, and freelancers (“Journalists”) in gathering, reporting, and disseminating news and information related to the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.
1. Principles of Accuracy and Fairness
Accuracy
We are committed to seeking the truth and reporting it as accurately as possible.
All facts must be verified from reliable sources before publication.
We will ensure headlines, social media posts, and promotional materials accurately reflect the substance of the story.
Errors of fact will be corrected promptly and clearly on the Site, with a note or correction notice appended to the article.
Fairness and Objectivity
We strive for independence and impartiality in our reporting.
We will make a diligent effort to include relevant views from all sides of a conflict or controversy.
We will clearly distinguish between news, analysis, and opinion pieces. Opinion pieces will be labeled as such and do not necessarily reflect the views of Chain Report.
2. Integrity and Conflict of Interest (Crypto Focus)
Our priority is the public interest. Journalists must avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest that could compromise their integrity.
Personal Investments and Trading
Journalists are prohibited from reporting on specific assets, tokens, or projects in which they or their immediate family hold a significant financial stake that could be affected by the publication.
Journalists are prohibited from engaging in “front-running”—buying or selling an asset based on non-public information about an upcoming Chain Report article.
Any personal crypto holdings (including NFTs) must be disclosed internally to the editorial management upon assignment of a story.
Disclosure of Relationships
If a story involves a company, project, or person with whom a Journalist or Chain Report has a financial relationship (e.g., advertiser, sponsor, paid partner), that relationship must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed at the beginning or end of the article.
We will maintain a strict separation between our editorial and advertising/sponsorship teams. Editorial coverage will never be for sale.
3. Transparency and Sourcing
Sources
We are committed to protecting the identity of confidential sources. However, we will always attempt to confirm information from multiple independent sources.
We will use anonymous sources only when the information is highly newsworthy and cannot be obtained any other way. The reason for granting anonymity will be known to the editorial management.
AI and Content Tools
We will be transparent if artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the creation or editing of content.
Any use of AI will be supervised by a human editor, and AI will never be used to generate fabricated facts or statements.
4. Financial Reporting and Data
Given the speculative nature of the crypto industry, we maintain strict standards for financial reporting.
Price Data: All price and market data will be sourced from reputable and clearly cited data providers.
Airdrops, Giveaways, and Scams: We will exercise extreme caution in reporting on airdrops or giveaway promotions and will not promote content that appears to be fraudulent or intended to deceive the public. We will investigate and expose scams when appropriate.
5. Violations and Accountability
Any violation of this Ethical Journalism Policy may result in disciplinary action, which may include written warning, suspension, or termination of employment or contract.
6. Contact Us
If you believe Chain Report has violated any part of this policy, please contact us immediately:
By email: privacy@chainreport (dot) co