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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Markets

Asian Exchange Additions Drive Dogecoin Price Surge

The addition of dogecoin to Asia-based BTC38 and ANX has increased its market cap by more than 40%.

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Venture Capital Firms Still Bullish on Bitcoin Despite Risks

Despite the risk of regulation, VC firms are studying bitcoin for short-term opportunities.

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Overstock to Launch New Rewards Scheme for Bitcoin Buyers

The upcoming rewards program should give a boost to the site’s already healthy bitcoin-based sales.

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New York Regulator May Impose Technology Restrictions on Digital Currencies

NY regulator Benjamin Lawsky has issued statements that suggest what forthcoming regulation might entail.

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Aria PC Technology Becomes Latest Computer Supplier to Accept Bitcoin

UK-based PC component supplier Aria PC Technology is now accepting bitcoin payments.

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Revel Systems Adds Bitcoin Option to its iPad Point-of-Sale Solution

iPad POS provider Revel Systems has announced that its merchants can now accept bitcoins as payment.

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JPMorgan Report Slams Bitcoin as 'Vastly Inferior' to Fiat Currency

A new report by JPMorgan has issued a sharp critique of bitcoin and other digital currencies.

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Community Outrage Marks Latest Chapter in Mt. Gox Story

Several industry heavyweights have responded harshly to Mt. Gox's official explanation for its suspension of bitcoin withdrawals.

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Despite Russian Trade Ties, Lithuania Looks to Europe for Bitcoin Regulation Lead

Lithuania is monitoring global bitcoin regulation, but suggests Europe's moves may have biggest impact.

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Microsoft Updates Bing Search Engine for Bitcoin Currency Conversions

Microsoft has added bitcoin currency conversions to its Bing search engine, which could pressure Google to follow suit.

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