Editorial standards

Editorial Methodology

Last updated
Jul 18, 2026
This date marks a full audit, not a minor edit. Our editing team reviews every claim, figure, and platform detail in line with our editorial guidelines before republishing.
Effective: Feb 28, 2026

Datawallet is operated by EVM Media Pty Ltd (ABN 25 666 140 601). Our editorial team follows strict fact-checking and research standards to ensure accuracy, transparency, and trustworthiness across all published content. This page documents our full editorial process.

Overview

Datawallet publishes content that directly impacts financial decisions. Cryptocurrency is a volatile, fast-moving asset class, and readers deserve accurate, unbiased, verified information before they act on it. This page documents the standards and safeguards behind everything we publish, from daily newsletter issues to exchange reviews and research reports.

Our Commitment

Nothing on Datawallet is published without independent review, and accountability always sits with named people: every article credits its writer, the fact-checker is a different team member, and the editors responsible are listed on this page.

Our Editorial Process

Every piece of content follows a structured pipeline from research through publication. No article is published without completing all stages:

  1. Research and Drafting: The assigned writer conducts primary research using official sources, on-chain data, regulatory filings, and direct platform testing. All claims must be sourced and attributable.

  2. Editorial Review: A senior editor reviews the draft for accuracy, clarity, bias, and adherence to our style guide. Structural changes, missing context, and unsupported claims are flagged.

  3. Fact-Check Verification: A separate member of the Datawallet team verifies all data points, statistics, regulatory claims, and platform details against primary sources. See the full fact-checking process below.

  4. Compliance Review: For content involving affiliate links, sponsored partnerships, or financial product recommendations, our compliance review ensures proper disclosures are present and editorial independence is maintained.

  5. Publication and Monitoring: After publication, content enters our review cycle. Exchange reviews are re-verified quarterly, and data pages are updated in real time or daily depending on the data source.

How We Fact-Check

Our fact-checking process is the backbone of editorial trust. Articles that carry the Fact checked badge shown below have been independently verified by the Datawallet editorial team through a structured review process. The reviewer is always a different team member from the original author.

Fact checked
Editorially Verified
Editorial fact-check process

This article has been reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team. All claims, data points and platform details are cross-referenced against primary sources.

Data accuracy verified
Sources cross-referenced
Platform details confirmed
View our fact-checking process

What our team verifies:

  • Statistical accuracy: All numbers, percentages, market data, and fee structures are cross-referenced against primary sources

  • Regulatory claims: Licensing numbers, jurisdictions, and compliance statuses are verified directly with regulatory bodies

  • Platform features: Product offerings, supported assets, and deposit methods are tested on the live platform

  • Historical claims: Founding dates, funding rounds, executive backgrounds, and milestone events are traced to original sources

  • Quote attribution: All direct quotes are verified against their original context and publication

Fact-Check Badge Requirements

To display the Fact Checked badge, an article must: (1) be reviewed by a team member who is not the original author, (2) have all data points verified against primary sources, and (3) include a visible "Updated" date so readers know when the content was last verified.

Rating Methodology

When we rate cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, or platforms, we use a weighted scoring system across six standardized criteria. Every rated platform is tested firsthand by our research team.

CriterionWeightDescription
Regulatory Compliance25%Licensing status, jurisdiction quality, and regulatory track record across major markets
Security Infrastructure20%Cold storage practices, insurance coverage, audit history, and incident response track record
Fee Structure20%Spot trading fees, withdrawal fees, deposit methods, and hidden cost analysis
Product Range15%Available assets, trading pairs, DeFi products, staking, lending, and derivative offerings
User Experience10%Interface design, mobile app quality, onboarding flow, and educational resources
Customer Support10%Response time, support channels, resolution quality, and community feedback


The final score (out of 5) is a weighted composite of all criteria. We re-evaluate ratings quarterly or whenever a platform undergoes a significant change (security incident, regulatory action, major feature launch, or fee restructure).

Important Disclosure

Our ratings are editorially independent. Affiliate partnerships do not influence a platform's score. Platforms cannot pay for a higher rating.

Sources and Data Verification

We prioritize primary sources over secondary reporting. Our content team draws from the following source hierarchy:

Tier 1: Primary Sources

Official project documentation, on-chain data (Etherscan, Dune Analytics), regulatory filings (SEC EDGAR, FCA Register), and direct platform testing

Tier 2: Verified Data Providers

CoinGecko, DefiLlama, Glassnode, Token Terminal, and Bloomberg Terminal data feeds

Tier 3: Expert Commentary

Direct interviews, conference presentations, and verified social media statements from named industry participants

Editorial Team

Our editorial team includes researchers, writers, and fact-checkers with backgrounds in finance, blockchain technology, and data journalism. Key team members:

Every article on Datawallet credits the writer by name. Fact-checking is handled collaboratively by the Datawallet team, ensuring every piece of published content has been reviewed by someone other than the original author.

Corrections Policy

We take errors seriously. When we identify or are notified of a factual error, we correct the content and update the "Updated" date on the article. Our approach by severity:

  • Minor corrections (typos, broken links, formatting) are fixed immediately without changing the updated date

  • Factual corrections (incorrect data, wrong attribution, outdated regulatory info) are corrected in-place with the updated date refreshed to reflect the change

  • Material corrections (errors that could impact financial decisions) trigger a full re-review by our editorial team, and both the Fact Checked and updated dates are refreshed accordingly

Review Cycle

Exchange reviews and product comparisons are re-verified on a quarterly basis. If a platform undergoes a significant change between review cycles (security breach, regulatory action, fee change), we publish an expedited update.

Editorial Independence

Datawallet maintains a strict separation between editorial content and commercial partnerships. Our editorial independence policy includes the following commitments:

  • Ratings are never for sale. No platform, exchange, or project can pay for a higher score or favorable review. All ratings follow the standardized methodology above.

    Ratings are never for sale. No platform, exchange, or project can pay for a higher score or favorable review. All ratings follow the standardized methodology above.
  • Affiliate links are disclosed. When an article contains affiliate links, it is clearly labeled. The presence of an affiliate relationship does not affect our editorial assessment. See our Terms & Conditions for our full affiliate partner list.

  • Writers do not receive performance-based compensation. Our editorial staff is compensated through fixed salaries, not affiliate commissions or traffic bonuses tied to specific content.

  • Sponsored content is clearly labeled. Any content created in collaboration with an advertiser or sponsor carries a prominent "Sponsored" or "Partner Content" label and does not receive a Fact Checked badge.

Contact Our Editors

We welcome feedback, corrections, and questions about our editorial process. Every report is read by an editor; confirmed errors are corrected under the policy above, and material corrections trigger a full re-review. If you believe any content on Datawallet contains an error, or have questions about how we arrived at a rating or conclusion, reach out:

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Datawallet.com is operated by EVM Media Pty Ltd (ABN 25 666 140 601) and provides educational cryptocurrency and financial content only. Nothing on this site constitutes personalized financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with qualified professionals before making financial decisions. If you believe any content on our site contains an error, please contact us so we can review and correct it promptly.