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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Visa Working on Blockchain Tech in Innovation Labs

Leading global credit card processing firm Visa will soon begin researching bitcoin and blockchain technology, according to a new report.

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Bitcoin and Credit Cards Can Co-Exist, CardLinx CEO Says

CoinDesk speaks to CardLinx Association CEO Silvio Taveres about the challenges he sees for bitcoin and the blockchain in payments.

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Tech Interest Groups At Odds Over California Bitcoin Regulation

Technology trade groups are at odds with a bitcoin advocacy group over the best strategy for pursuing positive bitcoin regulation in California.

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Deutsche Bank: Blockchain Can Help Banks Defend Business Models

A new editorial penned by Deutsche Bank Research suggests banks should seek to leverage blockchain technologies in an effort to improve services.

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Bitcoin Exchanges Kraken and Bitfinex Cut Services in New York

Bitcoin exchanges Kraken and Bitfinex have indicated they will not be applying for licenses to operate in New York.

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Consumers' Research: Blockchain Tech Will Boost Consumer Protection

Joe Colangelo, executive director at Consumers' Research, speaks about why he believes blockchain technology will change consumer protection.

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TØ Co-Founder Talks Overstock's Wall Street Strategy

In a new interview, tØ co-founder John Tabacco opens up about Overstock's blockchain offerings for Wall Street and its working relationship with ICBC.

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Market Research Giant Qualtrics Adds Bitcoin Reward Option

Consumers who take online surveys through Qualtrics can now choose to redeem their rewards in bitcoin.

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Overstock Unveils Blockchain Trading Platform at Nasdaq Event

Patrick Byrne, CEO of US online retail giant Overstock, unveiled tØ.com today at the headquarters of Nasdaq in New York today.

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LOT Polish Airlines Now Accepts Bitcoin

LOT Polish Airlines is now accepting bitcoin payments, meaning the digital currency can be used for flights to 60 global destinations.

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