Transparency · Editorial standards
Accuracy & Standards
NoctisCrypto is a UK-focused cryptocurrency intelligence platform. Every article, exchange review, and regulatory explainer published on this site is grounded in primary source material — the FCA, HMRC, HM Treasury, the Bank of England, and primary legislation. This page explains how that accuracy is maintained, what our editorial standards are, and how corrections are handled when errors are found.
- Primary-source first — FCA, HMRC, HMT, BoE, legislation.gov.uk
- No hype, no price predictions, no affiliate bias
- Independent site-wide fact-check completed April 2026
- Corrections are logged, timestamped, and publicly documented
What this site is
Purpose and scope
NoctisCrypto publishes UK-focused analysis of cryptocurrency regulation, tax treatment, exchange operations, wallet security, and market structure. The intended audience is UK residents who want factual, GBP-native context on the crypto market — without promotional content, trading signals, or financial advice.
The platform is built on a single premise: that the UK crypto market is underserved by calm, evidence-based, primary-source-grounded information. Most crypto content is either promotional, speculative, or written for a US audience. NoctisCrypto is none of those things. The goal is closer to what MoneySavingExpert does for personal finance — education, regulatory context, and honest comparison, without a commercial agenda driving the framing.
This accuracy and standards page exists because that premise only holds if the content is actually accurate. Transparency about how that accuracy is maintained — and honest acknowledgement when it falls short — is part of what the platform stands for.
Where the information comes from
Source hierarchy
All factual claims on NoctisCrypto follow a defined source hierarchy. Primary sources are always preferred. Secondary sources are used for context, cross-verification, or where primary sources do not address a specific question directly.
Tier 1 — Primary
Official UK government and regulatory sources
fca.org.uk, hmrc.gov.uk, gov.uk, legislation.gov.uk, bankofengland.co.uk, psr.org.uk, ico.org.uk. These are the authoritative sources for all regulatory, tax, and legislative claims. Cited directly where possible.
Tier 2 — Verified institutional
Established legal, financial, and research institutions
Law firm publications (Ashurst, Norton Rose Fulbright), accountancy firm analysis (KPMG, Deloitte), blockchain analytics firms (TRM Labs, Elliptic, Chainalysis), and recognised academic or policy sources. Used for context and cross-verification of primary source content.
Tier 3 — Commercial data
Exchange fee schedules and product specifications
Exchange websites (coinbase.com, kraken.com), manufacturer product pages (trezor.io, ledger.com), and verified market data providers. Commercial data changes frequently and is subject to periodic review. Figures are noted as approximate where appropriate.
Tier 4 — Cross-verification
Secondary coverage used to verify, not originate
Reputable financial and industry publications used to cross-check claims that cannot be fully verified against primary sources. Claims that cannot be confirmed to Tier 1 or Tier 2 standard are either excluded, clearly attributed, or marked as unverified.
How content is produced
Fact-checking workflow
Each article follows a consistent production process from initial research through to publication and ongoing maintenance.
Primary source research
Every article begins with primary source material. For regulatory content, this means reading the relevant FCA policy statement, statutory instrument, or government publication directly — not relying on summaries or press reports. For tax content, the starting point is HMRC's cryptoasset manual and any associated consultations or calls for evidence.
Cross-verification with secondary sources
Key claims are cross-verified against institutional secondary sources — law firm guidance notes, accountancy analysis, and established financial publications. Where secondary sources conflict with primary sources, the primary source takes precedence. Conflicts are noted in the article where relevant.
Commercial data verification
Exchange fee tables, product specifications, and rate information are verified directly against the relevant platform or manufacturer's published data at time of writing. These figures are noted as subject to change and reviewed on a quarterly basis, or sooner if a material change is identified.
Periodic review cadence
Regulatory articles are reviewed when new FCA or government publications are released that affect their accuracy. Exchange fee tables and savings rates are reviewed quarterly. Tax and ISA eligibility content is reviewed annually around the April tax year change. Product specification articles (wallets, hardware) are reviewed when manufacturers publish updates.
Independent verification
In April 2026, NoctisCrypto commissioned an independent full-site fact-check across all 22 published articles and exchange review pages, assessed against primary sources including the FCA, HMRC, HM Treasury, the Bank of England, and verified market data. The findings are summarised below.
Independent audit — April 2026
What the independent fact-check found
An independent fact-check of the full NoctisCrypto site was conducted in April 2026, covering all 22 articles and exchange review pages against primary regulatory, legislative, and market data sources. The overall finding was positive:
"The site demonstrates consistent use of primary source material from fca.org.uk, legislation.gov.uk, and gov.uk. Regulatory timelines, statutory instrument references, and enforcement case details are accurate to a high standard. This is the strongest area of the site."— Independent site-wide fact-check, April 2026
Of 22 articles reviewed, 12 issues were identified in total. Three were confirmed accurate on review — the ISA eligibility description for crypto ETNs, the CARF statutory instrument year, and the Drift Protocol hack incident count — and required no change. The remaining 9 issues were corrected: 4 minor errors, 3 imprecisions, and 2 unverified claims. Issues were concentrated in exchange fee tables — commercial data that changes frequently — and a small number of attribution and product specification details. The regulatory, tax, and enforcement content was confirmed accurate across the board.
All 9 corrections made are logged in the public changelog below, each with a date, plain-English description, and severity classification.
How content is written
Editorial standards
NoctisCrypto follows a consistent set of editorial standards across all published content. These standards exist to distinguish the platform from the promotional, speculative, and commercially motivated content that dominates most crypto publishing.
No hype or urgency framing
Articles do not use language designed to create excitement, fear of missing out, or urgency. Titles describe content accurately; they do not sensationalise.
No price predictions
NoctisCrypto does not publish price targets, market forecasts, or directional calls on any cryptoasset. The platform observes and explains — it does not predict.
No affiliate relationships
NoctisCrypto has no affiliate partnerships with any exchange, wallet manufacturer, or financial product provider. Exchange reviews are not influenced by commercial relationships.
Clear FSCS and FOS disclaimers
All exchange reviews accurately state where FSCS protection and Financial Ombudsman access do and do not apply. No article implies protections that do not exist.
Risk-first framing
Risk disclosures appear throughout the site. Articles covering security, scams, and unregulated platforms present risk information prominently rather than as a footnote.
No financial advice
NoctisCrypto is an information platform. Nothing published on this site constitutes financial advice, investment recommendations, or regulated financial guidance of any kind.
Primary source citation
Factual claims cite their source. Where a primary source is referenced, a link to the relevant page on fca.org.uk, gov.uk, or legislation.gov.uk is included or identified.
Unverified claims flagged
Where a claim cannot be confirmed to primary or verified institutional source standard, it is either excluded or clearly flagged as unverified or approximate within the article.
Public changelog
Corrections log
When errors are identified — whether through independent audits, reader reports, or internal review — they are corrected and logged here with a date and description. This log is maintained on a rolling basis.
This log covers corrections made following the independent April 2026 site audit. Corrections identified through reader reports or subsequent internal review will be added with the relevant date.
Looking ahead
Ongoing commitments
Accuracy is not a one-time exercise. The following commitments govern how content is maintained on a continuing basis.
Quarterly commercial data review
Exchange fee tables, savings rates, and product pricing are reviewed quarterly as a minimum. Material changes identified between scheduled reviews are updated as soon as they are confirmed.
Annual regulatory sweep
All regulatory and tax content is reviewed annually, with particular attention to the April tax year boundary when ISA, CGT, and income tax rules may change. FSMA regime milestones and FCA publication dates are tracked and reflected in relevant articles as they occur.
Transparent corrections
All material corrections are logged in the public changelog on this page with a date and plain-English description of what changed and why. Minor typographical corrections are made without logging. Factual corrections are always logged.
Independent verification
Independent fact-checking of published content will be repeated periodically. The April 2026 audit covered 22 articles and exchange review pages. Future audits will be documented on this page when completed.
Report an error
Corrections policy
If you believe something published on NoctisCrypto is factually incorrect, please get in touch. Reader reports are taken seriously and are one of the ways errors that escape the internal review process get caught.
When reporting an error, the most useful information is: the article or page concerned, the specific claim you believe to be incorrect, and — if you have it — a link to a primary or reliable source that contradicts what we have published. Reports without a source reference are still welcome; they trigger an internal review even if they cannot be immediately verified.
Confirmed factual corrections are made as quickly as possible, normally within 48 hours of confirmation. All confirmed corrections are logged in the public changelog above with a timestamp and a description of what changed.
NoctisCrypto is an information platform. Nothing on this site constitutes financial advice, investment recommendations, or regulated financial guidance. All regulatory information is presented for educational purposes and should be verified against current primary sources before being relied upon for any purpose.