Pete Rizzo

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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Japan's Top Regulators Suggest Mt. Gox Intervention Unlikely

Top Japanese financial organisations distanced themselves from Mt. Gox on Monday amid growing requests from customers for action.

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New JPMorgan Report Weighs in on Bitcoin's Mt. Gox Problem

A new JPMorgan report draws comparisons between fiat central banks and bitcoin exchanges.

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New Documents Show Goldman Sachs is Discussing Bitcoin

Reports suggest Goldman Sachs is reviewing bitcoin and its potential appeal to investors.

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Bitcoin Investor Syndicate Breaks into AngelList Top 10

For the first time, an investor syndicate on AngelList ranks among the top investment groups on the site.

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BitPay Updates Wallet for Smoother QR Code User Experience

A new BitPay wallet update aims to improve long-standing inefficiencies in the consumer buying process.

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Mt. Gox Bitcoin Price Falls Below $100, its Lowest Level Since July

The price of bitcoin on Mt. Gox continued to decline as community confidence in the once-leading exchange dwindled.

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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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