Every Claim Has a Source. Every Source Is Verified.
The Central Bulletin covers fast-moving markets, regulatory decisions, and emerging technology. In these areas, unverified claims spread quickly. Our fact checking process is designed to catch errors before publication, not after.
Primary Source First
We go to the primary source first. Regulatory announcements are verified against official agency filings. Protocol changes are verified on-chain or through official developer communications. Corporate announcements are verified against official press releases or SEC filings. We do not treat another publication’s reporting as a primary source unless we can independently confirm the underlying claim.
Cross-Reference Standard
Where a primary source is not available or is itself disputed, we cross-reference with at least two independent, credible secondary sources before publication. Sources must be independent of each other. Two outlets reporting the same uncredited wire copy do not count as two sources.
Data Verification
Price data, market capitalisation figures, volume statistics, and on-chain metrics are verified against established data providers including CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap, Dune Analytics, Glassnode, and DefiLlama. We state the data source within the article. Where figures differ between providers, we note the discrepancy and use the most conservative estimate.
Quote Verification
Direct quotes must come from one of the following: a recording made by TCB, a written statement sent directly to TCB, a verified official transcript, or a statement quoted in a publication with its own documented editorial standards. We do not publish quotes sourced from anonymous social media posts or unverified screenshots.
Headline Accuracy
A headline is a factual claim. Every headline must be directly supportable by the article body. We do not use superlatives, generalisations, or predictions in headlines unless the content is clearly labeled as opinion or analysis. Clickbait framing that misrepresents the article is not permitted.
The One Original Thing Standard
Every article published on The Central Bulletin must include at least one original element that distinguishes it from existing coverage: a computed data point, a primary source statement obtained directly by TCB, an on-chain finding, or a named analysis not available elsewhere. We do not publish rewrites of stories already covered identically by other outlets.
AI-Assisted Research
Our editorial team uses AI tools in parts of the research and drafting process. Any factual claim generated or surfaced by an AI tool is independently verified against a primary or credible secondary source before it appears in print. AI output is treated as a starting point for research, not as a verified source.
What We Cannot Fact Check
Content that is forward-looking, speculative, or opinion-based is clearly labeled. Price predictions, market forecasts, and analyst projections are presented as such, not as verified facts. The TCB View editorial section represents opinion and is not subject to the same sourcing standards as news and analysis content.
Report a Disputed Claim
If you believe a published claim is unverified or misleading, contact us at info@thecentralbulletin.com with the subject line: Fact Check Request. Include the article URL, the specific claim in question, and any sources you believe contradict it. We review all requests within 24 hours.