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Yes, PR Does Still Matter in Blockchain, Despite Balaji’s Advice
The tech mogul advises entrepreneurs to "go direct" instead of dealing with the media, but that isn't always the best idea.
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Pitching a specific reporter often requires more research, but is often a better strategy, Web3 PR expert Tal Harel says. (Egor Vikhrev/Unsplash)
No, a Sponsored Labeled Crypto Press Release Is Not An Alternative to Editorial Coverage, PR Pro Says
Earned media is often more valuable for Web3 projects than pay-to-play posts, Tal Harel says.
Pitching a specific reporter often requires more research, but is often a better strategy, Web3 PR expert Tal Harel says. (Egor Vikhrev/Unsplash)

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The New York Times Still Doesn’t Get Bitcoin
Response to the latest article misunderstanding bitcoin.
New York Stock Exchange with banner flagging ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF on the day it started trading.

David Hoffman, co-founder of Bankless (CoinDesk)
Breaking Down the Bankless Backlash
David Hoffman, cofounder, responds to criticism surrounding the media brand’s DAO. Should he have been more hands-on?
David Hoffman, co-founder of Bankless (CoinDesk)

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Does Worldcoin Need a Reevaluation? Understanding Sam Altman’s Crypto-AI-UBI Experiment
There’s lots to admire about the ex-OpenAI CEO’s crypto startup, despite relentless “techlash” criticism.
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Disney Does NOT ‘Partner’ With Crypto Companies
Language matters and crypto continues to play fast-and-loose with it, to its long-term detriment.
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Crypto News Site The Block Bought by Foresight Ventures in $70M Deal
The crypto data and news site plans to expand in Asia and the Middle East.
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Things in Crypto We're Freaking Out About
With a nod to Sam Bankman-Fried, CoinDesk staff crowdsource their fears, anxieties and disappointments — for your enjoyment!
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NFT Now Cuts Jobs in Restructuring Move
Alejandro Navia, President of NFT Now, tweeted that the Web3 publication had “over-hired.” Meanwhile, another founder of NFT Now had his Twitter account hacked over the weeke...
Alejandro Navia, President of NFT Now (Ian Suarez/CoinDesk)

US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr.
The Big Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Bitcoin Nothingburger
The candidate isn’t necessarily biased just because he owns BTC.
US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr.