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 Startup Hedgy Seeks Second Life as Blockchain Firm

One-time bitcoin derivatives startup Hedgy is now positioning itself as a blockchain applications development specialist.

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Bitwala Raises €800,000 for Bitcoin SEPA Transfers

Bitwala has raised €800,000 (about $910,000) to expand its online bitcoin payment service.

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Eyeing Volume, Asian Exchanges Add Support for Ether Trading

Coincheck, CHBTC, Korbit and Quoine are among a new group of exchanges that have added support for Ethereum's digital currency ether.

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Financial Stability Board Weighs Distributed Ledger Risks

The Financial Stability Board reviewed distributed ledger technology as part of a meeting to set its 2016 priorities this week.

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DTCC CEO Asks Blythe Masters for Blockchain Advice in Candid Moment

DTCC CEO Michael Bodson asked Digital Asset Holdings CEO Blythe Masters yesterday for advice on how his company should respond to blockchain tech.

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CFTC Commissioner: Agency Should Revisit Rules for Distributed Ledgers

CFTC's J Christopher Giancarlo said today that he believes his agency should reexamine existing rules for distributed ledger technology.

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DTCC CEO Pledges Future Blockchain Trials at NY Event

DTCC CEO Mike Bodson spoke today at the firm's one-day Blockchain Symposium, held in New York.

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DTCC to Use Digital Asset Tech for Blockchain Post-Trade Trial

The DTCC has announced it will test a distributed ledger solution for managing repurchase (repo) agreements.

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FSA Official: Asia Should Have Competitive Edge in Blockchain Tech

A representative of Japan’s Financial Services Agency has argued Asia should emerge as a leader in blockchain technology.

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Coinkite Drops Consumer Wallet for Enterprise Bitcoin Hardware Pivot

Coinkite has announced it is winding down its web wallet in an effort to focus on enterprise hardware products.

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