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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Fintech Firm to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in South Korea

South Korea is getting a new cryptocurrency exchange – one backed by an already established fintech firm called Dunamu.

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'Big Four' Chinese Bank to Launch Blockchain Bancassurance Product

One of China's "Big Four" banks is close to launching a blockchain application for the insurance and banking sectors.

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New SEC Cyber Unit to Police ICOs and Other DLT 'Violations'

The SEC is making cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger tech a focus of a new cybercrime task force, announced today.

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Nigerian Central Bank Director: Cryptocurrency Wave 'Cannot Be Stopped'

A representative of the Central Bank of Nigeria opened up about his views on cryptocurrency at a technology-specific conference this week.

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BTCC to Cease China Trading as Media Warns Closures Could Continue

China-based exchange BTCC has announced it will be closing its doors to domestic trading, while Shanghai media indicates a broader crackdown.

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Bitcoin Drops Below $4,000 as Market Turns Uncertain

Bitcoin prices fell below $4,000 Tuesday, a move that comes at a time when traders are uncertain of whether the asset's first-half gains can continue.

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Another ICO Conference Cancels in Wake of China Ban

A second conference on blockchain-based fundraising has been cancelled following news that regulators in China have formally outlawed the use case.

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Cryptocurrency Prices Rise Back Above $150 Billion as Investment Rebounds

Cryptocurrency prices rebounded heading into Wednesday, a trend that suggests China's move to ban ICOs may have a limited impact.

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Uncertainty Lingers In China as ICO Exchanges Begin Customer Refunds

ICO platforms in China are reportedly now issuing refunds to select customers following warnings by the nation's regulators on Monday.

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Bitcoin's Price Is Now Down 20% from Its $5,000 All-Time High

The price of bitcoin continued its downward trajectory late Monday, falling $1,000 from its most recent all-time high set Friday.

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