What was your first job as a journalist?
Reporter for Crypto-News.Net in 2016.
I wrote there for four years. In 2020, the owners tried to sell the site but couldn't find a buyer. I took it over.
I've always been my own editor. I learned editorial standards from the Reuters and AP News handbooks. You read them, you apply them, you get better.
Still running it today.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No, but I've been meaning to buy one.
It seems like the perfect balance between digital and physical. It's all physical, but qwerty.
I like the idea of writing without a screen. Just the keys and the paper. No notifications. No tabs to check.
Maybe I'll finally get one.
How is social media changing news?
It's easier than ever for journalists to get in touch with sources. You can reach people directly. You see what they actually think in real time.
Social media also exposes you to genuine reactions. Not filtered through press releases or official statements. People say what they mean.
That is, if the internet isn't dead yet.
Bot accounts, AI-generated content, and coordinated campaigns make it harder to know what's real. Is that viral tweet genuine sentiment or manufactured outrage?
In crypto especially, you have to question everything. Communities brigade. Bots amplify. Projects pay for engagement.
Social media gives access. But it also requires more skepticism than ever.
