Patrick Kariuki
(He/Him)
Kenya
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CoinSpeaker,
Crypto News Land (CNL)
Covers:
Crypto, Blockchain, Web3, AI, Technology, Innovation, DeFi, Crypto Gaming, SEO
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing about crypto
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Social media accelerates news dissemination, enables real-time updates, increases misinformation risks, and shifts influence from traditional media to individuals.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Murphy Brown
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means investigating, reporting, and presenting news accurately, ethically, and objectively to inform the public.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress
What's your favorite social network?
X
Who do you wish followed you?
Vitalik Buterin
Why did you become a journalist?
To share important stories, inform the public, and make complex topics accessible through clear, engaging writing.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
How Bitcoin is disrupting traditional finance
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be curious, verify facts, write clearly, stay ethical, and always prioritize truth over speed.
When's the best time to pitch you?
11 AM to 4 PM
What's the best pitch you ever got?
This altcoin offers lightning-fast transactions with near-zero fees. Early adopters get exclusive rewards. Don’t miss out!
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
A startup promised a "decentralized internet" but had no blockchain, no product, and no technical team—just buzzwords.
What's your favorite drink?
Tea
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Unwinding with my family
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Cointelegraph
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That crypto writing is just hype and speculation, rather than deep research, analysis, and real-world impact.
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