Jon Rice, a veteran of crypto media, has once again taken on the role of Editor-in-Chief at Cointelegraph, marking an important step for the publication amid new challenges.
Jon Rice's Background
Rice previously held the position of Editor-in-Chief at Cointelegraph from 2020 to 2021. He also created and launched Cointelegraph Magazine and then worked at Blockworks. In 2017, he co-founded Crypto Briefing and is a founding member of the Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers.
Editorial Vision for Cointelegraph
Rice emphasizes that the opportunity to present a new editorial and content vision for Cointelegraph is a major reason for his return. He noted that the platform's goal is to promote positive uses of Web3 technologies while holding bad actors accountable. According to him, "Technology is neutral, a fact that is rapidly percolating through the highest echelons of government across the globe."
Initial Steps of Rice in the New Role
As his first action, Rice has promoted the current head of editorial, Geraint Price, to deputy editor-in-chief. "Geraint has laid the foundation for a rapid evolution in our coverage, through hiring and training talented journalists, and creating processes that have significantly improved Cointelegraph’s quality control," Rice stated.
Jon Rice's return to Cointelegraph promises new opportunities for the publication. His experience and fresh approaches to editorial work may become key elements in shaping the platform's future.
