We publish clear, contextual crypto reporting, paired with useful data. Our mission is simple — decode complexity and surface signal, not noise.
Our team spans five continents, bringing local context and on-the-ground sourcing to every story. That spread helps us move fast without losing nuance.
We serve readers first, we disclose conflicts, we correct fast, we label sponsorships clearly, we do not publish hype.
We are a U.S. registered, independent publication, not owned or operated by companies that issue tokens or run exchanges.
We prioritize primary documents, on-the-record sources, and reproducible methods. We avoid anonymous sourcing unless risk warrants it.
All content is vigorously fact checked to ensure readers can trust all information published on CryptoSlate. On the rare occasions we make a mistake, we fix it quickly with a dated note on the article and a log in our corrections page.
CryptoSlate began in Seattle in 2017, built by longtime friends Nate Whitehill and Matthew Blancarte. The goal was practical — pair rigorous reporting with clean design and helpful data for serious readers.
CryptoSlate goes live with a lean news desk and an evolving data layer, focused on clarity and usability.
We expand coverage, add directories for people, projects, and companies, and ship iterative upgrades to speed, taxonomy, and design.
Liam “Akiba” Wright becomes Editor in Chief, strengthening original reporting that bridges crypto, finance, and technology.
A global readership returns for independent news, sharp analysis, and context that helps decisions, not dopamine.
We focus on domains that actually move the market and the industry.
We publish our standards, we label sponsorships, we disclose conflicts, we correct mistakes with visible notes, we invite feedback.
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Leads coverage strategy and editorial team. Interested in market structure, Bitcoin, and cross-market stories.
Focused on product, partnerships, and strategy, with a passion for innovative UI/UX.
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How our data works, and how we keep it useful.
We combine first-party reporting with curated market data. We document sources, update frequency, and definitions. We explain rounding, revisions, and known caveats.
Editors and authors disclose material holdings relevant to coverage. When a conflict exists, we assign or label coverage accordingly.
Lightweight proof points, updated on a regular cadence.
Last Updated: Dec. 30, 2025
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Product releases, partnerships, and milestones from the CryptoSlate team.
January delivered record-breaking audience growth and major product improvements that make CryptoSlate faster to use, easier to explore, and even more discoverable for the people and projects shaping crypto.
CryptoSlate is now x402-enabled through a new partnership with Proofivy, unlocking pay-per-request access to our content and data for apps and AI agents.
CryptoSlate’s editorial shift is breaking crypto media’s boom-bust traffic cycle, with site-wide traffic up 35 percent even as Bitcoin slides.
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