This page explains how CoinPlainly guides are researched, written, checked and kept up to date, so you know what you are reading and how much to trust it.
Plain English first
We write for everyday readers. If a term matters, we define it the first time we use it. We avoid hype, and we never present a price forecast as a fact.
Research and sources
- We rely on official and primary sources wherever possible, such as the IRS, the SEC, the US Department of Justice, FinCEN, company filings and the platforms we write about.
- When we use reporting from news outlets or analysts, we say who said it.
- Every guide ends with a list of the sources we used, linked so you can check them yourself.
- Prices and market figures are dated, because crypto prices change every minute.
Fact-checking
Before a guide is published, its key facts, numbers and dates are checked against the sources listed in the article. Calculations, such as how much Bitcoin a given amount buys, are worked out from the dated price we quote.
Keeping guides up to date
Crypto changes quickly. We review guides when prices, rules or laws change, and the date at the top of each article shows when it was last updated.
Use of AI tools
We use software tools, including AI writing assistants, to help with research, outlining and editing. A person reviews every article, checks the facts against the listed sources and decides what is published.
Contributed and sponsored content
Some articles may be written by guest contributors or published in partnership with third parties. We review contributed articles before publishing. Views in contributed content are the author’s own, and a mention or link is not a recommendation by CoinPlainly.
Corrections
If you find an error, tell us which article and what is wrong. We check every report and correct confirmed mistakes promptly.
Not financial advice
Our guides are general information, not personal financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Please read our disclaimer for more.