STANDARDS OF PROOF & SOURCING ● RIGOROUS ATTRIBUTION RULES

Standards for sourcing and attribution

Every assertion must be anchored in dated documentary evidence. We distinguish between verified on-chain data, corporate PR statements, and anonymous leaks.

These standards explain how FomoNewZ attributes information, handles anonymous sources, labels commercial material and records material corrections.

⚡ Institutional SummaryAudited Benchmarks

Applies toNews, analysis, guides and product reviews

Preferred evidencePrimary records and attributable statements

Material changesPublished with a correction or update note

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The strength of an article depends on whether its sources support its wording. Editors should prefer the underlying filing, release note, court record, transaction or direct statement over a summary written by an interested party.

Every source has limits. Article language should identify estimates, disputed claims and incomplete records instead of presenting them as settled facts.

Sourcing & Attribution Guidelines

We prefer named, on-the-record sources. If a source requests anonymity, an editor must understand the source's identity, motive and basis of knowledge before deciding whether the information can be used.

On the Record: Information and identity can be quoted and published directly.
On Background: Information can be quoted directly, but source identity is protected through a generic, accurate descriptor (e.g. 'a senior SEC enforcement official').
Deep Background: Information may be used for investigative guidance and corroboration, but may not be quoted or attributed directly to the source.

Handling Leaks & Unverified Exploits

During security incidents or protocol exploits, preliminary numbers are frequently exaggerated. FomoNewZ waits for verified transaction hashes from reputable security analytics firms before publishing total loss figures.

We never link to active phishing domains, unverified recovery contracts, or compromised software downloads.

Quotation & Translation Accuracy

Direct quotations must preserve the speaker's meaning without deceptive editing or cherry-picking. Where quotations are translated from Arabic or French, our linguists ensure the legal and technical nuance is preserved precisely.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Standards

Direct, audited answers from the FomoNewZ editorial board regarding our verification protocols, conflict registers, and scoring rubrics.

What is your standard for confirming an on-chain hack or exploit?

We require verified transaction hashes and corroboration from recognized blockchain security firms (e.g., CertiK, PeckShield, SlowMist) or the protocol's lead security team before publishing confirmed loss figures.

How does FomoNewZ prevent plagiarism or content spinning?

All reporting must be original work with primary attribution. We utilize automated detection and peer editorial review to ensure content is neither copied nor paraphrased without credit.

When is an article updated versus given a formal correction?

Routine ongoing story developments (e.g., rising token price or new comments) are updated with a 'Story developing' label. Factual errors regarding past events receive a formal, timestamped correction box.

Do you publish rumors regarding upcoming ETF approvals?

Only when supported by regulatory docket amendments, public exchange filings (e.g., 19b-4 or S-1), or attributable statements on record. Speculative social chatter is excluded.

Who enforces editorial standards at FomoNewZ?

Our Standards Desk independently reviews content for ethical compliance, source adequacy, and conflict disclosure, reporting directly to executive editorial leadership.

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