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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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Questions Linger As China's Bitcoin Exchanges Halt Margin Trading
Huobi and OKCoin, two of the world's largest bitcoin exchange businesses by volume, have formally announced they have halted margin trading services.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 19, 2017 at 12:25 p.m. UTC
Jan 19, 2017
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Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam is Leaving the Company
Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam is leaving the San Francisco-based bitcoin startup for undisclosed opportunities.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 18, 2017 at 10:29 p.m. UTC
Jan 18, 2017
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China
China's Biggest Blockchain Startup Will Release New Tech in 2017
Shanghai-based Juzhen Financials plans to launch its own proprietary blockchain technology for banks this year.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 18, 2017
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Masters-Backed Hedge Fund: Greed and Leverage Broke Bitcoin's Rally
Bitcoin markets could see "a series of failed rallies" in the period ahead, according to one major bitcoin hedge fund.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 16, 2017 at 9:59 p.m. UTC
Jan 16, 2017
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UK Exchange Coinfloor Embraces 'No-Fee' Bitcoin Trading
The world's largest GBP bitcoin exchange has announced it will adopt a 'no-fee' trading policy starting later this week.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 16, 2017 at 1:01 p.m. UTC
Jan 16, 2017
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China's Bitcoin Exchanges Quietly Made Policy Updates Overnight
China's major bitcoin exchanges halted, or otherwise updated, their lending-based bitcoin trading services today.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 13, 2017 at 1:21 p.m. UTC
Jan 13, 2017
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What Central Bank? China's Big Bitcoin Traders Are All-In On Bitcoin
Despite recent reports suggesting China's central bank is casting a critical eye on domestic bitcoin exchanges, local traders remain largely unfazed.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 12, 2017 at 1:28 p.m. UTC
Jan 12, 2017
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US Food and Drug Administration to Study Blockchain Healthcare Applications
The US government agency responsible for health and safety is now studying blockchain tech.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 11, 2017 at 2:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 11, 2017
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Blockchain Angels Invest $1 Million in Bitcoin-Ethereum Hybrid Qtum
A new public blockchain that would seek to merge requested design aspects of both the bitcoin and ethereum blockchains has raised $1m in funding.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 11, 2017
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China's Central Bank to Conduct Ongoing Bitcoin Exchange Visits
The People's Bank of China revealed today it has held additional meetings with major bitcoin exchanges.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 11, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Jan 11, 2017
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