Funding &
Ownership
We believe readers have a right to know who pays for the journalism they read and whether any of those relationships could affect what gets published. This page answers both questions, plainly.
Ownership
CryptoFox is an independently owned digital media publication. It is not owned by, affiliated with, or funded by any cryptocurrency exchange, token issuer, investment fund, venture capital firm, or financial institution.
There are no external investors with board seats, editorial veto rights, or any formal influence over our editorial decisions. The publication is wholly owned by its founding team.
No ownership stake in CryptoFox has been sold to, or is held by, any company that CryptoFox covers or may in future cover. If that ever changes, this page will be updated before any such relationship begins, with a full description of its terms.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Owned by a crypto exchange? | No |
| Backed by venture capital? | No |
| Affiliated with a token project? | No |
| Owned by a media conglomerate? | No |
| Independently owned? | Yes |
How we earn revenue
CryptoFox generates revenue through two sources: display advertising and sponsored content. Neither source gives the buyer any editorial access, advance knowledge of stories, or influence over coverage decisions.
The split below is approximate and reflects our current revenue mix. It is updated annually.
What we do not accept
These are absolute rules, not guidelines. There are no exceptions.
- Payment for editorial coverage. No company can pay to have a positive news article, review, or feature written about it. Sponsorship buys a clearly labeled sponsored slot — nothing else.
- Token allocations or airdrops. Editorial staff and contributors may not accept token allocations, airdrop rewards, or any form of crypto compensation from projects they cover or may cover.
- Affiliate and referral commissions. We do not earn fees when readers sign up for exchanges, wallets, or financial products. No links on CryptoFox are affiliate links.
- Ambassador and "partner media" arrangements. We do not participate in programs where projects pay media outlets for ongoing favorable treatment under an ambassador or media partner label.
- Undisclosed relationships. Any commercial relationship — past or present — that could reasonably affect how we cover an entity must be disclosed on this page. There are no undisclosed commercial relationships.
- Donations with editorial conditions. We do not accept donations, grants, or funding that comes with conditions attached to our coverage or editorial positions, whether explicit or implied.
The editorial firewall
A firewall separates our commercial and editorial teams. The following rules govern how that separation is maintained in practice.
Current commercial relationships
The following lists every active commercial relationship that could conceivably affect our coverage. It is updated whenever a relationship begins, changes, or ends.
| Partner / Advertiser | Type | Editorial impact |
|---|---|---|
| General display advertisers | Display advertising (rotating, various) | None |
| Binance API | Free-tier data provider (market prices) | None |
No cryptocurrency exchange, wallet provider, token project, or DeFi protocol currently holds a paid advertising or sponsorship relationship with CryptoFox that has not been listed above.
Changes to this page
This page is reviewed quarterly and updated whenever a new commercial relationship begins or an existing one changes materially. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent review, not the most recent change to our commercial relationships.
If you believe information on this page is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact us. We treat all such reports as a priority.