About Crypto Compass News — Independent Crypto Coverage

Crypto Compass News is an independent publication covering cryptocurrency markets, decentralised finance, on-chain infrastructure, and the services that connect users to them. We launched in 2026 as a clean-sheet rebuild of years of crypto editorial experience — designed for readers who want grounded, hands-on coverage rather than press-release recycling.

Our coverage centres on four kinds of content: live market data for thousands of cryptocurrencies, editorial analysis of the protocols and ideas that shape the industry, independent ratings of the exchanges, wallets, lenders, and DeFi protocols our readers use every day, and timely news when material events happen on-chain or in regulation.

What we cover

We focus on what crypto users actually need to make decisions: how protocols work in practice, what each service costs and what risks come with it, how rules differ across jurisdictions, and how to use the technology without getting drained, scammed, or liquidated. We write for people who treat crypto as a serious financial domain — not as theatre or as religion.

What we do not do

We do not run paid placements as editorial content. We do not chase price predictions for engagement. We do not write breathless "X-coin will go to the moon" speculation. When we test a service, we open a real account, deposit real funds, and document what we find. When something is broken or risky, we say so — even if it costs us affiliate revenue.

How we are funded

Crypto Compass News operates on a mixed revenue model: display advertising on rotation, affiliate links to services we have reviewed positively (disclosed at the point of click), and direct subscriptions for advanced research products in development. Affiliate relationships never influence ratings or editorial content — our methodology for ratings is published openly on the methodology page.

Our team

Eight editors and contributors with backgrounds in finance, software, security, and journalism. Each piece on the site lists a primary author and an editor; both have public bios on the authors page. We aim for full transparency about who is writing and reviewing what.

How to reach us

For corrections, story tips, partnership questions, or feedback on coverage, see the contact page. For ongoing security disclosures, follow the responsible disclosure process listed on the contact page. We read every message and respond to all editorial concerns within 48 hours on business days.

Editorial independence

Crypto Compass News is independent of any exchange, protocol team, foundation, or venture firm. No external party reviews or approves our editorial decisions. Authors may hold positions in assets they cover — disclosure rules are documented in our editorial policy.