CoinDesk Announces Updates and Acquisition by Bullish Group

In November 2023, CoinDesk, an award-winning media outlet covering the cryptocurrency industry, was acquired by the Bullish group, which owns a regulated digital assets exchange named Bullish. Bullish is majority-owned by Block.one, a company with various interests in blockchain and digital assets, including significant holdings of bitcoin. CoinDesk continues to operate as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee ensuring journalistic independence. CoinDesk employees, including journalists, may receive options in the Bullish group as part of their compensation. The article also notes updates to CoinDesk’s privacy policy, terms of use, and other legal documents.