Can cryptocurrency save journalism? Startup aims to find out: Executives remain confident their coin offering will raise enough funding despite slow start.

The article reports on the plan of blockchain-based media start-up Civil Media to save the journalism business through a combination of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency and investments. The company hopes to sell more cryptocurrencies. Civil Media co-founder Matt Coolidge expressed optimism for the company's plan despite the slow start. Chief executive officer (CEO) Matthew Iles issued a statement regarding a blog post about the company's business model.