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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Bank of Canada Demos Blockchain-Based Digital Dollar

The Central Bank of Canada revealed yesterday it is developing a digital version of the Canadian dollar based on blockchain technology.

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CPA Trade Association Pushes IRS for Bitcoin Tax Guidance

The AICPA has submitted comments to the IRS that seek to encourage the US tax agency to provide clarity on bitcoin and digital currency treatment.

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'Blockchain-Friendly’ Bill Moves Forward in North Carolina

A bill designed to bring digital currencies under North Carolina's money transmitter framework is moving forward in the US state.

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ChangeTip Struggles to Sell Assets After Airbnb Acqui-Hire

Bitcoin micropayments startup ChangeTip is struggling to find a buyer after its engineering team was purchased by travel startup AirBnB in April.

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New York Regulators Grant Second BitLicense to Ripple

San Francisco startup Ripple has become the second blockchain firm to receive a BitLicense in New York.

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One of Japan's Largest Banks is Downplaying its Rumored Digital Currency Plans

Is a major Japanese bank developing its own digital currency? MUFG is distancing itself from reports it could release such a product next year.

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US Blockchain Businesses Push for Alternative to State-By-State Licensing

Six blockchain businesses and advocacy groups have submitted public comments to a report released by a US bank regulator earlier this year.

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Realtor-Backed Incubator Invests in Ethereum Identity Startup

An Ethereum startup has been accepted into an incubator backed by the investment arm of the National Association of Realtors.

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Why Russia’s CSD Believes Blockchain is a ‘Blue Ocean’ Opportunity

Russia's National Settlement Depository discusses why it believes the biggest blockchain opportunities have yet to be uncovered.

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UAE Telecom Giant Du Sees 'Infinite' Potential for Blockchain

Amid a broader push to investigate blockchain by the Dubai government, major local telecom provider Du is refining its strategy toward the technology.

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