Cointelegraph clarifies: Received fake news through Telegram channel and posted corresponding tweet on X without editorial approval

ChainCatcher news, Cointelegraph released the conclusions of an internal investigation, stating that the social media team initially received the fake news through a Telegram channel. In order to quickly announce the developments, an employee of the social media team posted the news on X without confirming the authenticity of the source and without editorial approval. This violated Cointelegraph's social media procedures, which require source verification and editorial approval before posting. Subsequently, Cointelegraph contacted BlackRock and Bloomberg Terminal and deleted the post.

Cointelegraph stated that to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future, the team is conducting a thorough review and examination of the social media management processes, particularly in verifying breaking news before posting. They are engaging in discussions with all relevant employees and will implement all necessary structural changes.