Pete Rizzo

Pete Rizzo was CoinDesk's editor-in-chief until September 2019. Prior to joining CoinDesk in 2013, he was an editor at payments news source PYMNTS.com.

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Coinbase Axes Tipping Feature Following ChangeTip’s Success

Coinbase is shutting down its recently launched tipping feature in a bid to refocus efforts on its core verticals.

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Plan to Distribute Bitcoin in Dominica Shelved

An event expected to involve the distribution of bitcoin to 70,000 residents of the Dominica has been canceled.

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When is a Token a Security? Research Analyzes Blockchain Under US Law

A new working paper penned in part by Harvard and MIT professors analyzes how cryptographic tokens fit under US securities law.

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Bitnet Partnership Opens Up 260 Airlines to Bitcoin Payments

UATP, an airline payment network owned by major international airlines, has partnered with bitcoin payment processor Bitnet.

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Pantera Leads $1.1 Million Funding for African Bitcoin Startup BitPesa

Kenya-based bitcoin services provider BitPesa has raised $1.1m in funding led by Pantera Capital and including Bitcoin Opportunity Corp.

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Russia’s Interior Ministry Defers to Central Bank for Bitcoin Guidance

Russia's top cybercrime official has issued new statements on bitcoin and its current uncertain regulatory environment.

Moscow, Russia

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Industry: BitLicense Revision Leaves Room for Continued Debate

CoinDesk speaks to members of the bitcoin community to assess their reaction to New York's latest BitLicense proposal.

NYDFS, New York

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'Bad Blood' Between Ripple and Stellar Aired in Tell-All Report

The New York Observer has published an article examining the turbulent history of decentralized payment startups Ripple Labs and Stellar.

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BitShares Rebranding Signals New Communication Strategy

Pioneering crypto 2.0 project BitShares is rebranding its website in a bid to encourage merchants and consumers to use its decentralized exchange.

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Breaking Down New York's Latest BitLicense Revision

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released the latest draft version of of its BitLicense proposal.

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