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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Charlie Shrem Talks Prison Life and Bitcoin's Future in Ongoing AMA

Former Bitcoin Foundation board member Charlie Shrem is conducting an ongoing ask-me-anything (AMA) session from prison in Pennsylvania.

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Barry Silbert: Private Blockchains Will 'Capitulate' to Bitcoin

In a new interview, DCG founder Barry Silbert opens up about the current state of bitcoin and why greed may be the industry's biggest asset.

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Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Operator Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud

Bitcoin ponzi scheme perpetrator Trendon Shavers has plead guilty to securities fraud and is now awaiting sentencing.

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21 Inc Announces 'Bitcoin Computer' for Developers

21 Inc has announced it will begin accepting pre-orders for the 21 Bitcoin Computer, its first consumer product, on Monday.

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Bank of America Files Patent for Cryptocurrency Wire Transfer System

The USPTO has published a patent filed by Bank of America that seeks to protect a system for wire transfers using cryptocurrency.

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Verizon Ventures: Blockchain's Future is Brighter Than Bitcoin's

CoinDesk speaks with Verizon Ventures, the venture capital arm of US teleco giant Verizon, to learn more about its blockchain strategy.

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JPMorgan CEO Cautious on Blockchain Tech Despite New Partnership

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon issued new remarks on bitcoin and the blockchain as part of today's Barclays Global Financial Services Conference.

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Researchers Tackle Tomorrow's Blockchain Problems With Bitcoin-NG

A new proposal called Bitcoin-NG is envisioned as a solution to "inherent problems" in blockchain design, both in bitcoin and alternative ledgers.

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CFTC Ruling Defines Bitcoin and Digital Currencies as Commodities

The CFTC has confirmed that bitcoin and other digital currencies are commodities covered by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

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ChangeTip Adds Dollar Tipping to Woo Non-Bitcoin Crowd

ChangeTip, the popular bitcoin tipping platform, is adding USD support to woo users currently put off by bitcoin's reputation.

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