Cryptocurrency NZ News – Editorial Code

This framework sets out the principles we adhere to when creating, reporting and publishing content under the Cryptocurrency NZ News initiative. Its goal is to ensure credibility, transparency and trust within the community, to ensure the delivery of objective, accurate and informative news content.

Core Principles

1. Independence & Integrity

  • •Reporting will be conducted independently, without undue influence from advertisers, sponsors, or project founders.
  • •Journalists will not accept compensation, gifts, or tokens from projects they cover.
  • •Where contributors have financial or professional relationships with a project, this will be stated clearly in the article.

2. Transparency & Disclosure

  • •Make clear distinctions between:
  • ◦News reporting (fact-based, objective)
  • ◦Analysis (interpretation of data, trends)
  • ◦Opinion/Op-eds (subjective commentary)

3. Accuracy & Fairness

  • •We verify facts with at least two independent sources where possible.
  • •We provide projects or individuals the opportunity to respond to critical claims.

4. Decentralized Values

  • •We include diverse voices across the crypto ecosystem, from grassroots builders to institutions.
  • •We avoid gatekeeping - our coverage should strengthen understanding, not create silos.

Our Editorial Process

1

Pitch & Assign

Contributors propose story ideas; the editorial team approves for alignment.

2

Draft & Fact-check

Journalists produce drafts with citations, reaching out to relevant stakeholders where possible.

3

Review & Edit

CNZ editor reviews for clarity, neutrality, and alignment with this ethics framework, journalistic standards and INJO fact-checking standards.

4

Publish & Disclose

Content is published with relevant disclosures and author bylines.

Commitment to the Community

Cryptocurrency NZ commits to building a trustworthy source of information for the local community. By holding ourselves to high ethical standards, we aim to create better understanding, accountability, and growth of the crypto ecosystem in Aotearoa New Zealand.