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Pete Rizzo

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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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BTC-e Enables Fund Withdrawals Using MasterCard and Visa Cards
The new program will allow customers to send money to debit and select credit cards issued internationally.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 21, 2014 at 4:41 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2014
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BTC Price Declines Following False Report of Bitcoin Ban in China
A false report published by Sina Weibo was responsible for bitcoin's sharp price decline across top Chinese exchanges today.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 21, 2014 at 3:50 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2014
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Mt. Gox Confirms Discovery of 200,000 BTC in 'Old-Format' Wallet
Mt. Gox has confirmed it has found a bitcoin wallet containing 200,000 BTC.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 21, 2014 at 1:49 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2014
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SecondMarket CEO Barry Silbert Talks Vision for Bitcoin Investment Trust
Barry Silbert talks to CoinDesk about how his initiatives will help reshape the US bitcoin market this year.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 20, 2014 at 9:29 p.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2014
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Mt. Gox May Still Hold $118 Million (200,000 BTC) in Funds, Report Suggests
A Mt. Gox bankruptcy judge has revealed the exchange uncovered a lost wallet with 200,000 BTC.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 20, 2014 at 6:52 p.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2014
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Saxo Bank CEO: Bitcoin is an Opportunity for Early Adopters
CoinDesk speaks to Saxo Bank CEO and co-founder Lars Seier Christensen about his support for bitcoin.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 20, 2014 at 6:39 p.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2014
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Bitcoin Payments Startup Coins.ph Launches with Two Major Filipino Merchants
Philippines e-tailers MetroDeal and CashCashPinoy will soon accept bitcoin payments via the startup.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 20, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2014
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Canadian Bitcoin Exchange Loses $100k in Unorthodox Attack
A web hosting firm may be responsible for allowing a thief to steal $100k in Canadian Bitcoins' customer funds.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 20, 2014 at 3:13 a.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2014
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$500k Villa Sold in What May be Biggest Bitcoin Purchase on Record
An anonymous buyer has paid more than $500k for a Balian villa through the online website BitPremier.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 19, 2014 at 10:24 p.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2014
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Bankrupt Bitcoin Mining Company Alydian to Sell 218TH/s of Mining Power
Alydian has announced it is now accepting bids for three mining systems with a combined 218TH/s output.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 19, 2014 at 9:38 p.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2014
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