Real CoinDesk journalists reach out to strangers all the time as they attempt to find, substantiate and write stories. So, getting cold-called is not, per se, a sign of trouble.Scammers are also impersonating CoinDesk journalists on social media to send phishing links to investors and companies.
Before you click on any links, it's best to check the URL to make sure it comes from the correct domain . If the person reaching out isn't listed there, or if they are contacting you from a social media handle that's different from what's listed on the masthead, then they're not a CoinDesk employee.frequently publish third-party contributors. But if the person contacting you claiming to be a CoinDesk writer isn't listed in the masthead, be wary.
in a variety of blockchain and digital asset businesses and significant holdings of digital assets, including bitcoin. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary, and an editorial committee, chaired by a former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal, is being formed to support journalistic integrity.Nick Baker is CoinDesk’s deputy editor-in-chief and a Loeb Award winner. His crypto holdings are below CoinDesk's $1,000 disclosure threshold.