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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Community Outrage Marks Latest Chapter in Mt. Gox Story
Several industry heavyweights have responded harshly to Mt. Gox's official explanation for its suspension of bitcoin withdrawals.
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Despite Russian Trade Ties, Lithuania Looks to Europe for Bitcoin Regulation Lead
Lithuania is monitoring global bitcoin regulation, but suggests Europe's moves may have biggest impact.
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Microsoft Updates Bing Search Engine for Bitcoin Currency Conversions
Microsoft has added bitcoin currency conversions to its Bing search engine, which could pressure Google to follow suit.
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US Government Says Apple is NOT in Violation of Antitrust Law
The Department of Justice has determined that Apple's ban of bitcoin apps does not require further review.
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Coinbase Moves to Calm Security Concerns Amid Theft Reports
Coinbase has issued a blog post in response to reports that its users are being targeted by phishing attacks.
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Following Mt. Gox Sell-Off, Cyprus Warns of Bitcoin's Volatility
Following Mt. Gox's withdrawal halt, Cyprus has advised its citizens to treat bitcoin with caution given its volatility.
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SecondMarket Takes First Step to Becoming a US Bitcoin Exchange
SecondMarket is now buying bitcoin from select sellers and has set its sights on becoming a regulated bitcoin exchange.
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Chicago Sun-Times Bitcoin Paywall Shows 25 Cents is Sweet Spot
BitWall and the Chicago Sun-Times have released preliminary metrics from their 1st February bitcoin paywall test.
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Gavin Andresen: It's Going to be Tough for Governments to Control Bitcoin
Gavin Andresen addressed bitcoin regulation at a meeting with the US Council on Foreign Relations today.
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Watch this Bitcoin Fanatic Shoot His iPhone After Apple Blacklists Blockchain
Infuriated by Apple's Blockchain app ban, bitcoiners smashed their iPhones in a controversial show of community support.
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