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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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Porn
Bitcoin Now Accounts for 10% of Sales at Porn.com
Figures from Porn.com and Naughty America reveal that bitcoin payments are popular with users in Europe and the US.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 13, 2014 at 6:09 p.m. UTC
Feb 13, 2014
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Europe
Bank of Greece Breaks Silence on Bitcoin
The Greek bank has just issued its first statement on bitcoin, warning consumers of the potential investment risks.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 13, 2014 at 5:14 p.m. UTC
Feb 13, 2014
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Law
Why Life Under Bitcoin Regulation Will Be Worse Than Investors Think
Wall Street veteran Bruce Fenton discusses the pitfalls of working under the burden of traditional financial regulation.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 13, 2014 at 10:04 a.m. UTC
Feb 13, 2014
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China
Asian Exchange Additions Drive Dogecoin Price Surge
The addition of dogecoin to Asia-based BTC38 and ANX has increased its market cap by more than 40%.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 13, 2014 at 12:18 a.m. UTC
Feb 13, 2014
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Venture capital
Venture Capital Firms Still Bullish on Bitcoin Despite Risks
Despite the risk of regulation, VC firms are studying bitcoin for short-term opportunities.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 12, 2014 at 10:23 p.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2014
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Startups
Overstock to Launch New Rewards Scheme for Bitcoin Buyers
The upcoming rewards program should give a boost to the site’s already healthy bitcoin-based sales.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 12, 2014 at 5:02 p.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2014
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New york
New York Regulator May Impose Technology Restrictions on Digital Currencies
NY regulator Benjamin Lawsky has issued statements that suggest what forthcoming regulation might entail.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 12, 2014 at 12:34 a.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2014
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E-commerce
Aria PC Technology Becomes Latest Computer Supplier to Accept Bitcoin
UK-based PC component supplier Aria PC Technology is now accepting bitcoin payments.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 11, 2014 at 10:51 p.m. UTC
Feb 11, 2014
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Apple
Revel Systems Adds Bitcoin Option to its iPad Point-of-Sale Solution
iPad POS provider Revel Systems has announced that its merchants can now accept bitcoins as payment.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 11, 2014 at 8:20 p.m. UTC
Feb 11, 2014
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JPMorgan Report Slams Bitcoin as 'Vastly Inferior' to Fiat Currency
A new report by JPMorgan has issued a sharp critique of bitcoin and other digital currencies.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 11, 2014 at 5:24 p.m. UTC
Feb 11, 2014
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