48 Blockchain/Crypto News Outlet You Should Know

The author's former career as a television journalist

Having worked with blockchain/crypto companies since 2017, I have seen news outlets specializing in the coverage of the industry go from a handful to over one hundred! 

I reluctantly began doing PR/Marketing in the industry because a good friend of mine was actively investing in companies that needed help with branding and garnering press attention. My reluctance stemmed from my background as a journalist of several years in the U.S. and from my years doing PR for "traditional" venture-backed companies, mostly based in Silicon Valley. 

I wasn't blind to the fact that the industry was full of scammers and bad actors (which sadly continues to this day). I didn't want to be associated with that. Everywhere you looked, these new startups had websites and presentation materials rife with typos and fake press articles from disreputable news outlets.

I knew, at the very least, I could make a difference for credible startup founders and those actually building great blockchain applications and technology.

I'm so glad I did, because the energy and innovation from entrepreneurs in the space is palpable and similar to when I first started working in Silicon Valley in 2006. 

Background

While I have worked in-house for Huobi, leading their PR and Communications effort in english-speaking territories, many of my clients are either Binance Labs-backed startups, backed by Polygon's co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, or backed by Kenzi Wang, with Symbolic Capital.

Below is a list of general crypto news outlets – I have other lists that include more focused categories, such as gaming or finance – that I reach out to on behalf of my clients. I have also listed their X (Twitter) followers as I think it's a good benchmark of their reach, along with their self-written "about" synopsis.

Top Crypto News Outlets

The premier crypto news outlets, in my opinion, are Coindesk and Decrypt, followed closely by The Block.

Over the years, I have deleted many outlets from my contact list for asking for money to publish an article, which is unethical, and no credible news outlet would ever do. However, I have still included Cointelegraph, where one of their writers has asked for money from me in the past. Cointelegraph has also been the go-to news outlets for startups paying for the publication of a press release, which the startup then uses as a testament of credibility from "coverage" -- which it is not. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Methodology 

I have not listed sites like Bitcoin.com, who have a conflict of interest, as they also offer services to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrency. It's difficult to be impartial, or neutral, when your underlying business model is to get people to sign up for your service and buy crypto from companies you are reporting on. 

The list below is in alphabetical order, split into "top-tier" news outlets -- in my opinion -- and "everyone else". While some sites did not make my arbitrary "top-tier" list, that may also be because they focus a bit more on Bitcoin (Bitcoin Magazine), Binance (BSC News), DeFi (The Defiant), or on a particular continent (Techpoint Africa). 


TOP-TIER CRYPTO NEWS OUTLETS

1. Blockworks

Blockworks is a financial media brand that delivers breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors.

Twitter followers: 392K

Website: https://blockworks.co/

2. CoinDesk

CoinDesk is the world leader in news, prices, and information on bitcoin, blockchain technology, and other digital currencies.

Twitter followers: 3M

Website: https://www.coindesk.com/

3. Cointelegraph*

Bitcoin & Ethereum news, analysis and review about technology, finance and markets - Future of Money and FinTech news.

Twitter followers: 1.9M

Website: https://cointelegraph.com/

4. Decrypt

Read the latest Bitcoin and Ethereum news from Decrypt. Get the latest on cryptocurrency prices, breaking news, and more about Bitcoin and blockchain.

Twitter followers: 141K

Website: https://decrypt.co/

5. The Block

The Block is your reliable and newsworthy source for all things pertaining to blockchain and crypto.

Twitter followers: 340K

Website: https://www.theblock.co/


SECONDARY CRYPTO NEWS OUTLETS


6. Altcoin Buzz

Altcoin Buzz is an independent digital media outlet that delivers the latest news and opinions in the world of Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain Technology, Regulations, Adoption and Blockchain Gaming.

Twitter followers: 144K

Website: https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/

7. Asia Crypto Today

Asia Crypto today promises to be a fair and objective portal, where readers can find the best information and recent cryptocurrency news.

Twitter followers: 19.8K

Website: https://www.asiacryptotoday.com/

8. BeInCrypto

BeInCrypto is a news website founded in August 2018 that specializes in cryptographic technology, privacy, fintech, and the Internet — among other related topics.

Twitter followers: 62.8K

Website: https://beincrypto.com/

9. Bitcoin Africa

Africa's Leading Bitcoin and Blockchain News Publication.

Twitter followers: 11.1K

Website: https://bitcoinafrica.io/

10. Bitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin Magazine is the oldest and most established source of news, information and expert commentary on Bitcoin, its underlying blockchain technology and the industry that has been built up around it.

Twitter followers: 2.9M

Website: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/

11. Bitcoinist

Bitcoinist is a Bitcoin news portal providing breaking news about decentralized digital money, blockchain technology and Fintech.

Twitter followers: 67.5K

Website: https://bitcoinist.com/

12. BitcoinKE

We seek to report on the state of Blockchain in Kenya and Africa, the Blockchain startup scene on the continent, events in the space, interviews with founders, and industry news that will transform the African economy via the Blockchain.

Twitter followers: 8.6K

Website: https://bitcoinke.io/


13. Boxmining

Boxmining the leading provider of insights and resources on digital assets, decentralised finance and blockchain technology. We are dedicated to obsessively identifying and profiling the latest trends in digital assets, as well as providing educational resources from complete beginners to seasoned enthusiasts.

Twitter followers: 4.3K

Website: https://boxmining.com/

14. Brave New Coin

BNC delivers blockchain and digital-asset markets news, data, analysis, industry resources and a wide range of data solutions.

Twitter followers: 39.7K

Website: https://bravenewcoin.com/

15. BSC News

BSC News is the leading Crypto news source, delivering the latest market trends, analysis and updates on DeFi, NFTs and P2E Gaming

Twitter followers: 999K

Website: https://www.bsc.news/


16. CoinGape

CoinGape is the homepage for World's Blockchain Leaders. Fastest & Latest news, prices, charts, reviews and analysis in Cryptocurrency and blockchain tech.

Twitter followers: 72.4K

Website: https://coingape.com/

17. CoinGeek

CoinGeek offers the latest Bitcoin News and Government & Enterprise Utility Blockchain information. Gain insights into the true Vision of Satoshi Nakamoto.

Twitter followers: 30.1K

Website: https://coingeek.com/

18. CoinJournal

Get breaking news from the cryptocurrency industry. CoinJournal has expert written buying guides, price news, the latest stories and more.

Twitter followers: 13K

Website: https://coinjournal.net/

19. CoinPedia

Coinpedia is Cryptocurrency Encyclopedia offering crypto-related comprehensive information, Cryptocurrency News, Events, PR and Bitcoin Event info.

Twitter followers: 6.3K

Website: https://coinpedia.org/

20. Coinspeaker

The speaker in Finance World: from Bitcoin and Blockhain to Fintech and Stock Markets.

Twitter followers: 9.4K

Website: https://www.coinspeaker.com/


21. Crowdfund Insider

Crowdfund Insider is the leading news and information web site covering the emerging global industry of disruptive finance including investment crowdfunding, Blockchain peer-to-peer / marketplace lending and other forms of Fintech.

Twitter followers: 41.5K

Website: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/

22. Crypto Briefing

Crypto Briefing is the publication for those who are serious about cryptocurrency and Web3. Since 2017, we have been a global leader in recognizing emerging trends like decentralized finance and NFTs, and up-and-coming ecosystems like Polygon and Solana. We share our expert understanding of the blockchain industry with our readers, in brief, to make them more informed investors.

Twitter followers: 28.1K

Website: https://cryptobriefing.com/

23. Crypto News

Stay up-to-date on crypto market news with crypto.news - Analysis, and expert insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Blockchain, NFT, Altcoins, DeFi & digital

Twitter followers: 70.9K

Website: https://crypto.news/

24. CryptoCoin.News

Today's crypto news, ICO reviews, video news and more - stay up to date on crypto.

Twitter followers: N/A

Website: https://cryptocoin.news/

25. CryptoDaily

Let us guide you through the crypto world and find such things as the Best Crypto wallets, monitor what the crypto market are doing and get the crypto news.

Twitter followers: 117.5K

Website: https://cryptodaily.co.uk/

26. CryptoGlobe

CryptoGlobe is your trusted source for the latest news and analysis in the crypto space.

Twitter followers: 12.5K

Website: https://www.cryptoglobe.com/

27. Cryptonews

Stay up-to-date on crypto market news with crypto.news - Analysis, and expert insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Blockchain, NFT, Altcoins, DeFi & digital

Twitter followers: 66.3K

Website: https://cryptonews.com/

28. Cryptopolitan

Cryptopolitan joins the flourishing cryptocurrency sector with loads of potential aiming to bring quality news content, reviews, technical analysis and other unique insights to the ever-growing cryptocurrency community. We strive to bring you the latest in Crypto and Blockchain News.

Twitter followers: 12.7K

Website: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/

29. CryptoPotato

The ultimate gate to the cryptocurrency world: The latest Bitcoin and crypto news, price analysis, trading and how-to guides for beginners and experts.

Twitter followers: 32.1K

Website: https://cryptopotato.com/

30. CryptoSlate

Since 2017, CryptoSlate has become a trusted brand within the crypto community thanks to its combination of data, news, analysis, sector data and comprehensive directory of companies, products and people.

Twitter followers: 44.9K

Website: https://cryptoslate.com/

31. DeFi Prime

DeFiprime.com is a media outlet and analytical services provider for the DeFi community. Its mandate is to inform, educate, and connect the community as the definitive source of news dedicated to decentralized finance space.

Twitter followers: 53.4K

Website: https://www.defiprime.com/

32. Disrupt Africa

Disrupt Africa is a one-stop-shop for all news, information and commentary pertaining to the continent’s tech startup – and investment – ecosystem.

Twitter followers: 52K

Website: https://disrupt-africa.com/

33. DiutoCoinNews

Diutocoinnews is your One Spot For Anything Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin News, Blockchain, FinTech and Cyber Security in Nigeria and Africa.

Twitter followers: 1.2K

Website: https://diutocoinnews.com.ng/

34. Ethereum World News

Welcome to EWN, a website dedicated to providing the most up-to-date and impactful news stories in the Ethereum, Bitcoin, DeFi and Blockchain industry.

Twitter followers: 9.1K

Website: https://en.ethereumworldnews.com/

35. ETHNews

ETHNews.com is the authority in news, prices, analysis and information on Ethereum and its decentralized blockchain platform and cryptocurrency.

Twitter followers: 131.4K

Website: https://www.ethnews.com/

36. Global Crypto

Using our extensive community of blockchain enthusiasts and specialists, we work to develop the most appealing portal possible of news and information that will help businesses and individuals alike be fully informed about the blockchain industry.

Twitter followers: 5K

Website: https://globalcrypto.tv/

37. HackerNoon

HackerNoon is built for technologists to read, write, and publish. We are an open and international community of 35,000+ contributing writers publishing stories and expertise for 5 to 8 million curious and insightful monthly readers.

Twitter followers: 88.4K

Website: https://hackernoon.com/

38. InvestingCube

InvestingCube is a news site providing free financial market news, analysis, and education. Its purpose is to empower Forex, commodity, cryptocurrency, and indices traders and investors with news and actionable analysis at the right time.

Twitter followers: 4.5K

Website: https://www.investingcube.com/

39. Invezz

Make smarter decisions with your money by investing wisely. We make investing easy with simple-to-understand, unbiased information, tools, and services.

Twitter followers: 2.6K

Website: https://invezz.com/

40. Modern Consensus

The mission of Modern Consensus is to cover the technology, people, and culture of the cryptocurrency and blockchain world.

Twitter followers: 46.4K

Website: https://modernconsensus.com/

41. Nairametrics

Nairametrics is a leading financial information and content creation company based in Lagos Nigeria. We provide our visitors with up-to-date financial, investing, and business news, research-based content, financial literacy, and personal finance resources.

Twitter followers: 180.9K

Website: https://nairametrics.com/

42. NewsBTC

NewsBTC is a cryptocurrency news service that covers bitcoin news today, technical analysis & forecasts for bitcoin price and other altcoins. Here at NewsBTC, we are dedicated to enlightening everyone about bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Twitter followers: 59.9K

Website: https://www.newsbtc.com/

43. Tech In Africa

The hottest and most popular news, stories, interviews, press releases and opinions about startups, entrepreneurs and new technologies in Africa.

Twitter followers: 1.3K

Website: https://www.techinafrica.com/

44. Techpoint Africa

Techpoint Africa is a technology company that amplifies the best innovations out of Africa through its media, data, events and tech focused platforms.

Twitter followers: 67.5K

Website: https://techpoint.africa/

45. The Daily Hodl

News and insight for the digital economy, featuring breaking news on the future of finance including macro, bitcoin, ethereum, crypto and web 3.

Twitter followers: 41.8K

Website: https://dailyhodl.com/

46. The Defiant

The Defiant curates, digests, and analyzes all the major developments in decentralized finance, so that you can stay informed and smart about the most cutting-edge and fastest-changing corner of crypto and finance.

Twitter followers: 104.1K

Website: https://thedefiant.io/

47. The Merkle

Welcome to The Merkle, founded in June 2014 we strive to bring you the latest Crypto, Finance, Infosec, and Tech news. Our goal is to produce interesting and educational content and become a valuable resource to those looking to keep up with these topics.

Twitter followers: 745

Website: https://themerkle.com/

48. U.Today

U.Today is a global media organisation dedicated to helping you understand the new generation tech and the future it brings to society.

Twitter followers: 76.9K

Website: https://u.today/


Are there any credible news outlets I'm missing? Any media outlets that have shady practices and asked you to pay them for original coverage? Please let me know in the comments. Any PR inquiries can be sent to Kevin@EmpathyPR.com.

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