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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Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Revisions Reflect Consumer Protection Concerns
Following discussions with regulators, Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust has submitted a revised SEC filing.
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Thailand Flip Flops on Bitcoin, Suggests Exchanges are Still Illegal
Days after reopening, a major Thailand exchange was once again threatened by central bank comments.
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Ben Lawsky Demonstrates 'Evolution' on Bitcoin Issues in Reddit AMA
Top NY regulator Ben Lawsky took to reddit for a two-hour discussion today on bitcoin and its future.
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Italian Money Transfer Law Threatens Bitcoin Businesses
It looks like Italy's new 20% money transfer laws will affect local bitcoin exchange users after all.
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Hungarian Bitcoiners See Silver Lining in Central Bank Warning
Members of Hungary's bitcoin community suggest today's central bank statements will pave the way for future discussion.
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Bitcoin ATM Gets Surprise Launch in Biggest Boston Train Station
Take a video tour of Boston's first bitcoin ATM powered by Liberty Teller.
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Entrepreneur Interest in Bitcoin Projects Hit New High in January
New data from design marketplace 99designs suggests entrepreneurs remain enamoured with bitcoin and its long-term potential.
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Bitcoin Foundation Opens Nominations for Empty Board of Directors Seat
The Bitcoin Foundation issued guidance today on the voting procedures for its forthcoming election this April.
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Canadian Bank Cuts Cointrader Accounts Amid Hostile Government Rhetoric
Canadian bitcoin exchange Cointrader blames aggressive government statements for the loss of its banking partner.
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PassportParking First to Bring Bitcoin Payments to Parking Meters
If successful, PassportParking and BitPay could open the doors to yet another big bitcoin micropayments use case.
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