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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World Economic Forum Gears Up for Hands-On Blockchain Research in 2016

CoinDesk profiles the World Economic Foundation and its ongoing blockchain technology research.

wef, world economic forum

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Vitalik Buterin Charts Ethereum's Path Forward at Coinbase HQ

Ethereum investor Vitalik Buterin gave a presentation at the headquarters of San Francisco bitcoin startup Coinbase this week.

coinbase, ethereum

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Why Chronicled Believes Sneakers Could Be Blockchain’s Big Market

Fresh off more than $3m in funding, Chronicled CEO Ryan Orr talks about his startup and its go-market strategy.

sneakers

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Dubai Government Looks to Blockchain Amid 'Smart Cities' Drive

CoinDesk speaks to Noah Raford a key driver of Dubai's Museum of the Future initiative, which recently unveiled its support for blockchain tech.

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German Tech Magazine t3n Trials Employee Bitcoin Payroll

German tech magazine t3n has announced it will allow employees to receive a portion of their salary in bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Startups Eye Ethereum As Platform's Profile Grows

CoinDesk explores why bitcoin industry businesses are increasingly demonstrating an interest in the alternative blockchain platform Ethereum.

idea, theft

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Forbes Cover CEO Ola Doudin Talks Building Bitcoin Support in Dubai

CoinDesk profiles entrepreneur Ola Doudin who has emerged as a 'bitcoin pioneer' in the Middle East as the CEO of bitcoin startup BitOasis.

bitoasis, middle east

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Coinbase Introduces Stop Orders for Bitcoin Exchange Traders

Coinbase has added stop orders to its exchange product, allowing customers to buy and sell the digital currency at a previously set price.

trade, research

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USAA: Members Gave ‘Clear Yes’ to Coinbase Bitcoin Trial

USAA discusses its most recent bitcoin technology trial, which found it offering a balance-check option to accountholders.

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Bitcoin Startups Stuck in Limbo as BitLicense Process Drags On

More than six months after the final date for application filings, only one license has been issued under New York’s BitLicense regulatory framework.

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