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.

Pete Rizzo

Latest from Pete Rizzo


Markets

Sydney Stock Exchange Taps Blockchain to Fight ASX Monopoly

The Sydney Stock Exchange (SSX) is moving forward with a plan to use blockchain to instantly settle and clear transactions.

australia, sydney

Markets

TØ Enlists New Broker-Dealer for Blockchain Trading Platform

Overstock subsidiary tØ has partnered with a new broker-dealer as part of its bid to launch a blockchain trading platform.

Overstock, O.co

Markets

Romanian Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down

Romanian bitcoin exchange BTCXchange has officially closed down.

typewriter, text

Markets

Circle Brings Blockchain Payments to iMessage With iOS 10 Update

Blockchain payments firm Circle has integrated with Apple iMessage as part of its iOS 10 update.

apple, iphone

Markets

No, ABN Amro Isn't Releasing its Own Bitcoin Wallet

Dutch banking giant ABN Amro has denied it is seeking to release a consumer bitcoin wallet.

abn amro, bank

Markets

Quick Blockchain Adoption a 'Myth', Says Russian Central Banker

Blockchain technology isn't ready to replace banks today, according to a high-ranking official at Russia's central bank.

russia, bank

Finance

Barclays Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Transaction

Barclays has completed a blockchain trade finance transaction with incubator graduate Wave.

shipping, trade

Markets

Hong Kong's Central Bank to Test Blockchain

Hong Kong's de-facto central bank intends to launch an innovation hub that will test blockchain solutions.

hong kong, coins, money

Markets

MIT’s First Digital Currency Director Departs Leadership Role

MIT Media Lab's first director of digital currency is transitioning out of his role to focus on academic work and a new book.

Screen Shot 2016-09-06 at 4.01.51 PM

Markets

Visa Incubator to Test Blockchain for Interbank Payments

Visa’s London-based innovation lab has announced its latest blockchain trial will focus on interbank payments.

visa europe, visa