LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate CryptoNews as Least Biased, given its focus on market data and technical reporting with minimal political editorizing. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than high due to sponsored content and affiliate partnerships, which may affect their impartiality slightly, and occasional poor sourcing practices.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.5)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.0)
Country: Malta
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
CryptoNews is a cryptocurrency news platform founded in 2017 by Antanas Guoga (Tony G) and operated by Cryptonews Ltd. It provides news, market analysis, and educational content on cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and Web3. The platform offers real-time updates, guides, price tracking tools, and expert interviews in ten languages, catering to a global audience.
Read our profile on Malta’s government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
CryptoNews is operated by CryptoNews Ltd, based in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. In September 2022, it became a subsidiary of Clickout Media, a Malta-based company. However, specific ownership details, including major stakeholders or funding sources, are not publicly disclosed. The platform generates revenue through advertising, sponsored content, affiliate partnerships, and possibly other undisclosed means.
Analysis / Bias
CryptoNews covers Bitcoin, altcoins, Ethereum, blockchain, DeFi, and NFTs, offering news, guides, market analysis, and educational content through its CryptoNews Academy. It provides practical tools like a crypto converter, price tracker, and tax calculator. CryptoNews primarily reports on market trends and industry developments but also features sponsored content, which, despite being clearly labeled, may influence content selection and coverage priorities. Examples include “Nollars Network Surpasses 70,000 Token Sales in Presale Surge” and “GhostSwap Launches Swapping Bitcoin to Ethereum Without KYC,” promoting specific crypto projects.
The article “West Virginia Senator Proposes Bill to Allow State Treasury Investments in Crypto and Gold” presents a neutral, factual account of a proposed bill without editorializing. It reports legislative efforts, citing Senate Bill 465 (SB 465), government officials, and policy discussions, demonstrating CryptoNews’s ability to provide straightforward political and financial reporting when covering regulatory matters.
In contrast, the article “What the Trump Token Means for the Crypto Industry” examines the rise of politically themed cryptocurrencies, particularly the Trump Token. The piece discusses the influence of political branding in the crypto space but frames the trend primarily as a financial risk rather than an ethical or regulatory issue. The article references Forbes and Politico but does not hyperlink to these sources, relying instead on circular referencing within CryptoNews, which reduces transparency.
The piece presents criticism of the Trump Token from Nic Carter and Anthony Scaramucci, the latter being a known Trump opponent, providing some balance in perspectives. However, its conclusion frames the token launch as a strategic financial move rather than a political or legal risk, stating: “The president has taken a huge risk by launching a meme coin that could collapse in value at any moment. But as four years in power begins with no re-election to think about, it’s a risk he can afford to take — and a lucrative one.” This suggests a market-driven perspective over a political one, reinforcing CryptoNews’s tendency to prioritize financial implications over broader ethical or legal concerns.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate CryptoNews as Least Biased, given its focus on market data and technical reporting with minimal political editorizing. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than high due to sponsored content and affiliate partnerships, which may affect their impartiality slightly, and occasional poor sourcing practices. (M. Huitsing 02/15/2025)
Source: https://cryptonews.com/
Last Updated on February 15, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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