Editorial Independence: Blockza operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diki Co Ltd, a major private investor in the industry. Despite this relationship, we maintain complete editorial independence from our parent company. Our journalists cover Diki Co Ltd and its portfolio companies with the same objectivity as any other subjects.
Independence Policies: Blockza and Diki Co Ltd uphold strict policies to ensure independence. Diki Co Ltd employees cannot influence Blockza journalists’ coverage, and our employees are encouraged to report any such attempts.
Office Location: Although our office is in the same building as Diki Co Ltd‘s subsidiary, it is situated on a separate floor to maintain our independence.
Disclosure: We transparently disclose our corporate ownership in all articles. Certain Blockza employees may receive Diki Co Ltd equity as part of their compensation, which they must hold for a minimum of 30 days.
Journalistic Standards: We adhere to high standards of accuracy, fairness, objectivity, and responsible reporting. Factual errors are corrected promptly, with all corrections disclosed.
Personal Investing: We have strict guidelines to ensure transparency and prevent misuse of information obtained during work. Employees must notify compliance officers of cryptocurrency trades, adhering to a 30-day holding period.
Company Stocks: Our guidelines prohibit journalists from owning shares in pure-play crypto firms or diversified companies involved in crypto.
Social Media: Employees use social media professionally and are expected to conduct themselves appropriately in their interactions with users.
Use of AI: We may use AI tools for content generation, with clear disclosures and bylines indicating when AI is involved.
Advertising: We do not accept ads directly promoting tokens, fundraising events, or tokens under SEC scrutiny. Affiliate links are disclosed but do not influence our editorial decisions.
Events and Partnerships: Sponsored content is clearly labeled, and sponsor relationships do not impact editorial content. Sponsored sessions at events are kept separate from editorial coverage.
Giveaways/Contests: Employees are prohibited from accepting tokens or products from giveaways that could affect their coverage.
Appendix A: Policy on Content Independence: This section details our commitment to editorial independence from Diki Co Ltd, including our processes for ensuring unbiased reporting, managing conflicts of interest, and protecting against undue influence.