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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BitFury Moves Ahead on Bitcoin Device for Internet of Things

BitFury is moving ahead with development of a previously announced prototype for a bitcoin-enabled Internet of Things device.

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Making Sense of Bitcoin's Divisive Block Size Debate

Confused about the current state of bitcoin's 'block size debate'? CoinDesk rounds up thoughts from a recent influx of blogs on the subject.

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Bitcoin Exchange Kraken Acquires Coinsetter, Launches US Trading

Kraken has announced it has purchased Coinsetter in what amounts to one of the larger mergers of notable brands in the bitcoin ecosystem.

puzzle

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BitGo Launches 'Instant' Bitcoin Transaction Tool

BitGo has launched a new service that aims to allow clients to accept transactions prior to their official confirmation on the bitcoin blockchain.

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Mike Hearn: Bitcoin Farewell Post Was No 'Banker Conspiracy'

Former bitcoin core developer Mike Hearn has issued a follow-up post in response to his controversial farewell letter to the industry.

conspiracy, banking

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LHV Bank: We Support Bitcoin's Values

CoinDesk interviews LHV Bank's new cryptocurrency product manager to learn more about its blockchain experimentations.

LHV Bank

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Bitcoin Branded a Failure as Media Erupts Over Mike Hearn Exit

Long-time bitcoin developer Mike Hearn officially “left” the project this week, creating a negative narrative that was seized by the press.

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JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs Veterans Join Digital Asset Team

Digital Asset Holdings has added new executives as it seeks to expand into the European market.

NYDFS, New York

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Study: Talent Gap Holds Back Blockchain in Capital Markets

A new study suggests there is a “huge lack of talent” that understands both blockchain technology and capital markets.

talent, employees

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Marqeta CEO: Blockchain Tech Isn't Just a 'Flash in the Pan'

Marqeta CEO Jason Gardner discusses why the payments space is moving away from digital currency and embracing blockchain tech.

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