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CoinDesk has been found Generally Unreliable in broad general Requests For Comment - see WP:RSP#CoinDesk. CoinTelegraph literally has a presentation giving its pay-for-play rates, with marking the article as advertorial being optional for the buyer.

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Hope this is useful - David Gerard (talk) 15:30, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

Thanks David! I appreciate the clarity here. I will adjust contributions accordingly and review the essay! Cheers mate Hpayne12 (talk) 15:34, 12 July 2024 (UTC)