CoinDesk
news site about bitcoin and digital currencies, owned by Digital Currency Group
CoinDesk is an American news site specializing in bitcoin and digital currencies. Founded by Shakil Khan, the firm also provides guides to bitcoin for those new to digital currencies.
Seven years after being acquired by Digital Currency Group, it was purchased in November 2023 by Bullish. In December 2024, CoinDesk's editorial independence came into question after its parent company, Bullish, ordered the removal of an article about Tron founder Justin Sun following complaints from Sun's team. Days later, the outlet dismissed its three top editors, prompting staff to raise concerns about its autonomy from its owner.
History
CoinDesk was founded by entrepreneur Shakil Khan and began publishing in May 2013. Khan is also an investor in BitPay, a bitcoin payment processor.
At the start of 2016, CoinDesk was acquired by Digital Currency Group for an estimated US$500,000–600,000. The next year, in 2017, the company acquired blockchain data and research platform Lawnmower. In 2021 the company acquired cryptocurrency data analytics firm TradeBlock.
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