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

Inside the JBI: China's Massive New Blockchain Research Effort

China's Jiangsu province has launched a new state-owned entity aimed at providing blockchain market research.

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8-Hour Miner Meeting Ends With Litecoin Scaling Agreement

Litecoin’s scaling debate may be coming to an end.

ink, quill

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Hedge Fund Billionaire Invests 10% Net Worth into Bitcoin and Ether

A hedge fund billionaire reportedly called bitcoin and ether the "best investments" of his storied career at an event on Wednesday.

Mike Novogratz

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Cambodia's Central Bank Signs Deal to Develop Blockchain Tech

Add Cambodia's central bank to the list of major financial market managers investigating blockchain and distributed ledger tech.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Coinbase is Planning to Launch an Ethereum Messaging App

Bitcoin exchange and wallet startup Coinbase has revealed a new ethereum messaging product currently in testing.

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Cisco, Bosch Reveal New Details on IoT-Blockchain Projects

A blockchain-IoT consortium is moving forward on standardizing the technology its participants use with the launch of a new API.

odometer, car

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Millions in Minutes: How Polychain Makes Sense of the ICO Wild West

What does a 'crypto hedge fund' think of the ICO market? Its team provides perspective on what makes an attractive offering.

Casino

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More Consortia? Banks See Model as Vital to DLT Efforts

Nearly three-quarters of banks and asset managers see the consortium model as necessary for exploring distributed ledger tech, a survey reveals.

maze, business

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Broadridge Completes Blockchain Proxy Voting Trial

Investor services firm Broadridge piloted what it called its "first application of blockchain technology" in a high-profile test this week.

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Bank of England: Next-Gen Settlement System Will Be DLT Compatible

After review, the UK central bank said today it will build the next version of its settlement system with distributed ledger tech in mind.

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