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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Thai Bitcoin Exchange Reopens But Legal Standing Still Unclear

Bitcoin Co LTD has resumed full operations after the Bank of Thailand cleared it for the trading of cryptocurrencies.

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BitPay Unveils Bitcore, its New Open-Source Project for App Developers

With Bitcore, BitPay aims to encourage app development in a new, open-source environment.

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Bitcoin Processors Reconsider Marijuana Stance After New FinCEN Ruling

BitPay and Coinbase have responded to new federal guidance for working with US marijuana businesses with varying approaches.

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New Jersey Case Could Set Restrictive Precedent for Bitcoin Businesses

New Jersey law enforcement is seeking to stop one innovative bitcoin startup, on the basis of protecting consumers.

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MIT Report Finds Bitcoin More Likely to be Spent than Hoarded

New data released by MIT suggests that bitcoin hoarding is not the problem critics believe it to be.

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Mt. Gox Bitcoin Price Sinks to $300, Past its Post-China Low

Bitcoin prices on Mt. Gox fell below its December low of $455 on Thursday amid increasing industry uncertanty.

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California Bill Would Make Bitcoin 'Lawful Money'

A new Senate bill is looking to give US dollar alternatives firmer legal footing in California.

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Bitcoin Now Accounts for 10% of Sales at Porn.com

Figures from Porn.com and Naughty America reveal that bitcoin payments are popular with users in Europe and the US.

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Bank of Greece Breaks Silence on Bitcoin

The Greek bank has just issued its first statement on bitcoin, warning consumers of the potential investment risks.

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Why Life Under Bitcoin Regulation Will Be Worse Than Investors Think

Wall Street veteran Bruce Fenton discusses the pitfalls of working under the burden of traditional financial regulation.

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