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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Seagate: Ripple Funding Shows We're Serious About Blockchain Tech

Following an investment in Ripple Labs, Seagate's senior vice president Dave Morton discusses why his firm is excited about blockchain technology.

Seagate

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Internet Security Pioneer Unveils Project at Blockchain University

A project led by a pioneering developer of an e-commerce security protocol was among the standouts at Blockchain University's second demo day.

Blockchain University

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Overstock Invests in Broker-Dealer Ahead of Decentralised Stock Market Launch

Overstock has purchased a stake in broker Pro Securities, on whose electronic system a new suggests its decentralized stock market has been built.

Overstock, O.co

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Darkwallet and Armory Come Top in Bitcoin Wallet Privacy Study

Bitcoin wallet providers Darkwallet and Armory are among the strongest on matters of financial privacy, according to a new study.

Litecoin sees privacy as a selling point.

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21 Inc Confirms Plans for Mass Bitcoin Miner Distribution

21 Inc released new details today confirming that its market strategy will focus on distributing bitcoin mining chips embedded in consumer devices.

Balaji, 21

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Rock Band Queen Drives First Bitcoin Sale for Argentina Ticket Startup

An Argentinian fan of the classic rock band Queen has become the first to buy tickets with bitcoin through online ticket marketplace EntradaFan.

Queen, Adam Lambert

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Blocked Bitcoin Websites Back Online After Court Case Win

A regional Russian court has overturned a decision today that led seven bitcoin websites to be restricted from public access in January.

winter, snow

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Xapo Moves to Switzerland Citing Customer Privacy Concerns

Bitcoin security specialist Xapo has relocated its headquarters to Switzerland in a bid to boost customer privacy protections.

switzerland

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Coinbase App Update Enables Mobile Sign Up

Bitcoin services specialist Coinbase has updated its iOS and Android apps to enable new users to sign up for an account through mobile devices.

hipster, mobile

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Inside 21's Plans to Bring Bitcoin to the Masses

What is stealth startup 21 working on? Documents suggest a comprehensive plan to use mining and micropayments to expand the bitcoin network.

21,