Fact-Checking and Sources
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Which sources we trust, in order
When sources disagree, the higher one wins.
- Official platform documentation. Help centers, fee schedules, terms of service, status pages, and official announcements from the company itself.
- Regulators and government agencies. For example the IRS, SEC, CFTC, FTC, FinCEN, CFPB, FDIC, and state financial regulators.
- Reputable press. Established news organizations with editorial standards and named reporters.
We don’t use social media posts, forums, or anonymous blogs as the only source for a fact. We may use them to spot a new problem, and then confirm it against a source above.
Every page lists its sources
Each published guide ends with a Sources section linking to the pages we relied on. Every guide has at least two sources.
Our fact-checking process
- Each fact is checked against a source from the list above, and that source is listed at the bottom of the page.
- Figures that change often, such as fees, limits, and processing times, are copied from the platform’s official page and dated.
- Tax and scam guides must be checked by a credentialed reviewer before they can be published.
- Before a page goes live, our publishing checks confirm that it lists at least two sources, links only to published pages, and contains no phone number that isn’t on our list of verified official support contacts.
When facts change
Crypto platforms change fees, features, and availability often. Each page shows a last verified date. If you spot something out of date, please tell us.