These are the rules every editor and contributor on The Daily Coins follows. They are public so readers can hold us to them. They are reviewed and updated annually; the last review was in March 2026.
Sourcing
Every factual claim in an article links to or names a primary source. We strongly prefer primary documents — SEC filings, regulator press releases, exchange disclosures, on-chain data, court records, audited financials — over secondary reporting. When we cite another outlet, we cite them by name and link out.
We do not anonymise sources lightly. Anonymous sources are used only when (a) the information is materially newsworthy, (b) the source has direct knowledge, and (c) attribution would credibly endanger their job, safety, or legal position. Each use is approved by the senior markets editor and described in-text as specifically as the situation allows.
On-chain data
On-chain claims (wallet flows, exchange balances, validator counts, staking activity) cite the exact provider and timestamp. We use Glassnode, Nansen, Dune, and Etherscan most often; addresses are linked when relevant. When chain data is uncertain, we say so.
Price & market data
Live prices and metrics come from CoinPaprika and CoinGecko free-tier APIs; sparklines and OHLC are pulled from public Binance kline endpoints. We round to two decimals for prices above $1, six decimals below, and always show the source. Cached data is labelled with the cache age. The Fear & Greed index used in our model is the public alternative.me index.
Conflicts of interest
Editors and contributors must disclose any holdings in coins they cover at the time of writing. Holdings are disclosed inline at the bottom of every article (“the author holds [coin list]”). Holdings in token projects affiliated with companies we cover are also disclosed. Editors do not trade coins they are about to write about; a 7-day no-trade window applies before and after publication.
No editor or contributor accepts payment, gifts, or compensation in any form from token projects, exchanges, or other businesses we cover. Free conference passes are allowed; first-class flights, hotels, and per-diems are not. Sponsored content is labelled prominently and never written by editorial staff.
AI-assisted writing
Our model and on-chain pipelines are automated, but every published article is written by a human editor with their byline on it. AI tools may be used for: research summaries, copy-editing, headline brainstorming, and grammar checks. AI is not used to: generate factual claims, write opinion paragraphs, draft full pieces, or fabricate quotes. Every article passes a final human read for accuracy and tone before publication.
Reviews & second eyes
Every analysis or research piece is reviewed by a second editor before publication. News briefs of under 300 words may be published by a single editor, but headlines, leads, and any numerical claim are still spot-checked. The reviewer is named in the article metadata where the workflow supports it.
Corrections
If we get something wrong, we fix it. Corrections are appended at the bottom of the article with the date and nature of the change. Material corrections (changes to facts, quotes, or numerical claims) are also logged publicly at /corrections/. We do not silently edit published pieces; non-material edits (typos, broken links) are noted in the page footer.
Headlines
Headlines must reflect the article. We do not write clickbait headlines that the body does not deliver on. Numbers in headlines must be exact and sourced in the article. Questions in headlines must be answered in the body. We do not bury or omit material caveats from the headline.
Comments & engagement
We do not currently run a comments section. Reader feedback comes via email and X/Twitter; tips and corrections via the dedicated addresses on our contact page.
Promotional & affiliate content
Affiliate links to regulated exchanges may appear in articles where they are contextually useful. They are visually distinguished, disclosed inline (“Sign up via this link and we may earn a commission at no cost to you”), and never paid-for editorial. See our full affiliate disclosure.
Quoting & fair use
When we quote other outlets, articles, or research notes, we use the minimum necessary excerpt to make the point, name the original publisher, and link out. We do not republish other outlets’ work in full. We do not summarise paywalled reporting in a way that obviates the original.
Photography & images
Photos credit the photographer or source agency. Generative AI images may be used only for clearly illustrative purposes (concept art, abstract finance imagery) and are labelled “AI-generated illustration”. We do not use AI imagery for news events, real people, or anything that could be mistaken for a photograph of a real subject.
Updates to these guidelines
This document is reviewed annually and updated as needed. Material changes are noted at the top with the revision date. If you want to know the version history or the rationale behind a specific rule, email editor@thedailycoins.io.