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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Dissent Lingers as Bitcoin Foundation Denounces Bankruptcy Threat

The Bitcoin Foundation board of directors has issued a new statement on the controversy surrounding its current financial situation.

Transparent Financial Systems announced today it has closed over $14 million in Series A financing. Credit: Shutterstock

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Bitcoin Foundation Divided Over Controversial Restructuring Proposal

The Bitcoin Foundation board of directors is currently divided on a proposal that would see it split into two separate entities.

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Bitcoin Alternative LEOCoin Linked to Suspected Pyramid Scheme

The founders of bitcoin alternative LEOCoin have been previously linked to a suspected pyramid scheme, raising questions about their latest venture.

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Why Heartland Payments is 'Crawling' Toward Bitcoin Integration

Heartland Payments director Joe Wysocki discusses his firm's first foray into the bitcoin industry through a partnership with BitPay.

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ESPN: St Petersburg Bowl to Drop Bitcoin Branding

The 2015 edition of the St Petersburg Bowl is currently undergoing a branding change that may diminish the event's association with bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Advocates Back Petition for BitLicense Safe Harbor Provision

More than 70 digital currency industry businesses and execs are backing a petition meant to ease onerous components of New York's BitLicense.

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Factom Raises $140k in First Day of 'Software Sale'

Factom has raised 579 BTC, or roughly $140,000, through the first day of its software sale.

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BitGo Names New CEO in Leadership Shake-Up

BitGo announced today that co-founder Mike Belshe will replace Will O'Brien as acting CEO.

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Overstock Invests $5 Million in Peernova in First Bitcoin Investment

US retail giant Overstock has invested in blockchain technology specialist Peernova as part of its Series A financing.

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Exclusive: Silk Road Agent Gave Bitcoin Tax Advice Prior to Arrest

In a revealing 2014 interview, DEA agent Carl Force discussed his interests in bitcoin as a part-time public accountant.

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