Cointelegraph Denies Sale Rumors: CoinDesk Report Based on False Information, Contains Multiple Factual Errors

October 8: Cointelegraph posted on the X platform in response to a recent CoinDesk report, stating, "We are not for sale," and accused the report of being based on false information and containing multiple factual errors. Cointelegraph stated that it is willing to accept scrutiny but will not remain silent about "presenting speculation as fact," and questioned whether CoinDesk is attracting readers, promoting events, or responding to business pressure by manufacturing controversy.

Cointelegraph demanded that CoinDesk, along with its publisher and editorial management, correct the report, explicitly acknowledge the errors, and give the correction the same exposure as the original report, rather than quietly modifying the wording and continuing to maintain the credibility of the original report. Cointelegraph also emphasized that media credibility should be built on accuracy and accountability, not on relying on sensational headlines to gain attention.