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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Mutual Fund Giant Fidelity Accepts Bitcoin Through Charity Arm

Fidelity Charitable, the public charity associated with US mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments, is now accepting bitcoin donations.

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Capgemini: Finance 'Can't Ignore' Blockchain Tech

A new report from consulting firm Capgemini advises financial services firms that they can no longer “afford to ignore blockchain tech”.

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Bank of America CEO: Blockchain Interest is About Education

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan issued new comments on blockchain technology at a New York City event today.

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New €100 Million Fund Considering Blockchain Startups

Finnish investment firm Open Ocean has suggested it may consider European blockchain firms as part of its recently closed €100 million fund.

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KPCB Leads $12.5 Million Round for Blockchain Firm Align Commerce

Blockchain payments startup Align Commerce has raised $12.5m in Series A funding led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

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Interpol Event to Discuss Bitcoin's Role in Illicit Asset Trade

Bitcoin and digital currencies are said to be an area of focus during an upcoming conference organized by Interpol.

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BTCS Filing: ‘Substantial Doubt’ About Bitcoin Firm’s Future

Bitcoin mining firm BTCS has indicated there are concerns within the public company’s management about its ability to sustain operations.

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Amazon Starts Shipping 21 Bitcoin Computers

Online retail giant Amazon is now shipping 21 Bitcoin Computers, the first product offering from the industry’s best-funded startup 21 Inc.

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Wanxiang Blockchain Labs Launches $300k Annual Grant Program

A $50m venture fund backed by Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang has announced a new blockchain-focused grant program.

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Royal Bank of Canada Exploring Blockchain Loyalty Program

Royal Bank of Canada president and CEO Dave McKay issued new comments on the blockchain at a roundtable discussion today.

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