About STNews
The world's fastest-growing independent crypto newsroom — trusted by 2.5 million readers in 120+ countries.
Our Mission
To empower every participant in the digital asset ecosystem — from first-time investors to institutional allocators — with the accurate, unbiased, and timely information they need to make informed decisions.
We believe that high-quality journalism is infrastructure — as essential to a healthy market as liquidity, regulation, and technology. We educate without misleading, inform without sensationalizing, and analyze without advocating.
Our Vision
To become the definitive global standard for cryptocurrency and Web3 journalism — the publication that regulators cite, institutions reference, and individual investors trust above all others.
We envision a future where STNews operates in 10+ languages, produces real-time AI-enhanced market intelligence, and sets the editorial standards that the entire crypto media industry follows.
What Sets Us Apart
In an industry where many publications blur the line between news and promotion, STNews operates differently.
Pay-for-Play Coverage
Many outlets accept payment to publish positive coverage of tokens and protocols, without disclosure.
We never accept payment for editorial coverage. Sponsored content is clearly labeled, written separately from our newsroom, and reviewed for misleading claims.
Trading Conflicts
Journalists at many crypto outlets actively trade the assets they cover, creating undisclosed conflicts.
All staff disclose holdings. Reporters cannot trade assets within 72 hours of publishing coverage. Short-selling and leverage trading are banned entirely.
Verification Standards
Rumor-based reporting, unverified screenshots, and single-source stories are common across crypto media.
Minimum 2 independent sources required. On-chain data cross-referenced against multiple explorers. A dedicated fact-checking team reviews every story before publication.
Accountability & Bylines
Many publications rely on anonymous writers, pseudonyms, or AI-generated content with no human accountability.
Every article carries a real byline from a named journalist. Author bios include background, credentials, and disclosed financial interests. AI assists research but never publishes unsupervised.
Our Core Values
Accuracy First
Every story is fact-checked before publication using multiple independent sources, on-chain data verification, and expert review. When we get something wrong, we correct it immediately with full transparency. Our correction log is public.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial decisions are never influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or external parties. Advertising is clearly labeled and separated from editorial. Our Editor-in-Chief has sole authority over all editorial decisions.
Full Transparency
We disclose all conflicts of interest, funding sources, and affiliate relationships. Our ethics policy, correction log, and editorial guidelines are publicly available. Readers deserve to know how their news is made.
Global Perspective
Crypto is a global phenomenon. Our correspondents cover markets, regulations, and communities across every continent from bureaus in San Francisco, New York, London, and Singapore.
Education & Accessibility
Complex topics deserve clear explanations. We write for both seasoned traders and complete beginners, breaking down smart contracts, DeFi mechanics, and regulatory frameworks without sacrificing depth.
Speed With Context
Breaking news matters, but context matters more. We aim to be first — but never at the cost of accuracy. Every breaking report includes background context, expert perspective, and market implications.
Our Editorial Process
Every article published on STNews follows a rigorous five-stage workflow. For breaking news, this process is compressed but never skipped.
Tip & Assign
Story ideas come from reporter beats, reader tips, on-chain monitoring bots, and wire services. Editors evaluate and assign based on newsworthiness, urgency, and audience impact.
Research & Source
Reporters gather from on-chain data (Etherscan, Dune, Nansen), official documents, SEC filings, expert interviews, and verified leaks. Minimum 2 independent sources required.
Write & Edit
Articles are drafted per our style guide. A senior editor reviews for accuracy, balance, clarity, libel risk, and adherence to editorial standards. Major stories get a second editor review.
Fact-Check
A dedicated team independently verifies every claim, data point, quote, and statistic. On-chain data is cross-referenced across multiple block explorers and data providers.
Publish & Monitor
Stories are tagged, SEO-optimized, and published. Our team monitors reader feedback, social discussion, and new developments. Corrections issued within hours when needed.
What We Cover
Our coverage spans every major vertical in the digital asset ecosystem, with dedicated beat reporters for each area.
Markets & Trading
Bitcoin, Ethereum & altcoin price analysis · Spot & derivatives markets · Whale movements & on-chain flows · Exchange developments · ETF tracking
DeFi & Protocols
Lending & borrowing protocols · DEX volumes & liquidity · Yield farming & staking · Layer 2 scaling solutions · Cross-chain bridges · Protocol governance
Regulation & Policy
SEC enforcement actions · Congressional hearings · EU MiCA implementation · Global CBDC development · Tax policy changes · Compliance frameworks
Technology & Web3
Blockchain upgrades & forks · Smart contract security · NFTs & digital ownership · DAOs & governance · AI × crypto intersection · Developer tooling
Our Journey
Founded in San Francisco
Five veteran journalists from Bloomberg, Reuters, and CoinDesk launch STNews with seed funding and a commitment to independent crypto reporting. First article published January 15.
100K Monthly Readers
Broke our first major exclusive — an investigation into a top-10 exchange's fractional reserve practices. Story was cited by the SEC in subsequent enforcement proceedings.
Team Expands to 20+
Opened New York bureau. Hired dedicated DeFi, regulation, and market analysis teams. Launched daily morning briefing newsletter, reaching 10K subscribers in first month.
1M Monthly Readers
Crossed 1 million monthly unique visitors. Won the Crypto Media Award for "Best Investigative Reporting" for our series on DeFi bridge vulnerabilities.
Google News & Apple News
Approved by Google News Publisher Center and Apple News. Opened London bureau to cover European regulation and the MiCA framework rollout.
2M Readers & Video Launch
Surpassed 2 million monthly readers. Launched video analysis series on YouTube (now 45K subscribers). Newsletter grew to 60K daily recipients.
2.5M Readers, 50+ Team
Opened Singapore bureau for Asia-Pacific coverage. Team expanded to 50+ across 12 countries. Named "Crypto Newsroom of the Year" by the Blockchain Press Awards.
The Road Ahead
Expanding into AI-powered market intelligence, real-time portfolio alerts, multi-language editions (Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese), and a premium research subscription tier.