Editorial Policy & Research Standards
Shepley Capital is a premium investment education and research firm. Our mission is to provide Australian investors with the most rigorous, unbiased, and technically accurate cryptocurrency resources in the country.
1. Intellectual Independence
We do not accept payment, tokens, or equity from any cryptocurrency project, exchange, or protocol in exchange for “positive” coverage. All analysis within our Tier Memberships and Cryptopedia is conducted independently by our research team.
Our editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial relationships, partnerships, referral arrangements, or other external interests. Where Shepley Capital has a relevant commercial relationship with an entity discussed in our research, that relationship will be disclosed where appropriate.
2. Verification Process
Every resource is verified for technical accuracy and Australian regulatory compliance before publication. We prioritise primary sources, including whitepapers, official ATO documentation, ASIC guidance, AUSTRAC registration data, government publications, official protocol documentation, and other authoritative sources.
Where appropriate, information is cross-referenced against multiple independent sources before publication.
3. Fact-Checking & Updates
The digital asset landscape moves fast. Our content is reviewed regularly to ensure that technical information, educational guidance, and regulatory information remain accurate and relevant.
Review frequency is determined by the subject matter and its likelihood of becoming outdated. Topics that are particularly sensitive to change, including taxation, regulation, security, wallets, exchanges, and protocol information, receive more frequent review.
Where material changes occur, resources are updated as soon as reasonably practicable.
4. Corrections
We are committed to maintaining an accurate and reliable educational resource.
If we identify a material factual or technical error in published content, we will correct it promptly. Where appropriate, significant corrections or changes will be clearly identified so readers can understand what has been updated.
Our objective is not to appear infallible. It is to maintain a research platform that is transparent, accountable, and continuously improving.
5. Conflicts of Interest
Shepley Capital seeks to maintain clear separation between independent research and commercial interests.
Our research is not produced to promote a particular cryptocurrency, project, exchange, protocol, investment outcome, or commercial partner. Where a potential conflict of interest is relevant to a resource, we will seek to disclose it clearly.
6. No Financial Advice
All content is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Shepley Capital does not provide personal financial advice.
Information published by Shepley Capital should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, hold, or otherwise transact in any cryptocurrency or digital asset.
Users should consider their own circumstances and consult with an appropriately qualified and licensed professional before making investment decisions.