Editorial standards

Reporting and sourcing

Material factual claims should be traceable to reliable evidence. We favor primary sources such as legislation, regulatory filings, court records, company disclosures, protocol documentation, public datasets, and direct statements. Secondary reporting may provide context, but we do not present an unverified report or social-media claim as confirmed fact.

When facts and rumors are moving together, we identify what is confirmed, what is analysis, and what remains unverified. Sources are linked inline or listed in a visible sources section whenever practical.

News, analysis, and opinion

News articles distinguish factual reporting from interpretation. Opinion articles are labeled as opinion and reflect the named author’s judgment. Headlines, summaries, and social previews must accurately represent the underlying article and must not promise facts the article does not establish.

Reviews, rankings, and testing

Wallet, exchange, ETF, miner, and service evaluations use the methodology described in How we review. Scores are based on the published criteria and the evidence available when the page is reviewed. Commercial relationships do not purchase a score, ranking, recommendation, omission, or softer criticism.

Material disadvantages, security events, pricing limitations, and conflicts are included when they affect a reader’s decision. Pages are updated when new evidence changes the recommendation; dates are not artificially refreshed without a meaningful change.

Corrections and updates

A correction fixes a factual error. A clarification adds context. An update reflects information that changed after publication. We do not silently rewrite a material factual mistake. Confirmed errors receive a visible note describing what changed and why.

Report an error through our contact page or email [email protected]. Our complete corrections process remains available in the Corrections Policy.

Conflicts, holdings, gifts, and sponsorship

Authors may hold bitcoin and may use products they cover. Relevant holdings or conflicts are disclosed when they materially affect the reader’s understanding. Staff do not trade an asset covered by an active story within the period stated in our Code of Ethics.

Sponsored material must be labeled. Sponsors and affiliate partners do not review drafts or control coverage. Details are published in our Affiliate Disclosure and Sponsorship page.

AI, automation, and human accountability

Software may assist with research organization, data collection, calculations, transcription, formatting, and quality checks. Automated market data is identified as such. A named human author or editor remains responsible for the accuracy, framing, sourcing, disclosures, and final publication of editorial work.

We do not use automation as permission to fabricate quotations, sources, firsthand testing, credentials, or certainty. AI-assisted work is governed by the same sourcing and correction standards as every other article.

Reader safety

Bitcoin is volatile, custody mistakes can be irreversible, and laws differ by jurisdiction. Bitcoin Almanack provides education and reporting—not individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. Readers should verify time-sensitive information and use qualified professionals when appropriate.