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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Bitcoin's Price is Already Back Above Pre-ETF Rejection Levels

After dropping nearly $300 within minutes of a decision by the SEC on Friday, bitcoin has edged up steadily again.

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Natural Gas Pegged for Next ING, SocGen Blockchain Test

Two European banks are already planning a follow-up to a blockchain supply chain test announced in February.

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Fire, Flesh & Blockchain: Dubai's DED Sees Truth as Economic Enabler

An official leading the charge to migrate Dubai's government documents to the blockchain explains why he believes in its disruptive potential.

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China's Bitcoin Exchange Freeze May Be Likely to Continue

China's bitcoin users may have to wait for the National People's Congress before services are restored at the country's major exchanges.

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2020 Vision: Why Startups Believe Blockchain Will Go Live in Dubai

Blockchain startups are jumping at the opportunity to work in a rare region of the world where the rewards are real for industry doers.

dubai, accelerators

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Chinese Exchanges to Resume Bitcoin Withdrawals Pending Regulator Approval

China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges have announced their intent to resume withdrawals in new statements issued today.

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21 Adds List Feature to Bitcoin 'LinkedIn' Alternative

21 Inc, one of the best funded bitcoin startups, has released an update to its bitcoin-powered email app.

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One of Bitcoin's Big Funds is Selling Ahead of the ETF Decision

At least one major hedge fund is selling bitcoin ahead of the SEC's expected ruling on a long-proposed bitcoin ETF.

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Dubai Claims Title of Blockchain's 'Global Capital' at Keynote Event

Dubai's government made bold statements at an event today in remarks that sought to cast the city as the global leader in the nascent market.

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North Dakota Bitcoin Bill Fails in House Vote

A bill that would have enabled North Dakota's government officials to study virtual currency regulation has failed.

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