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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Markets

Wedbush: Wall Street Sees Opportunity in Bitcoin's Volatility

A new report from Wedbush finds that bitcoin's volatility isn't likely to affect its use as a payment network.

market, volatility

Markets

Bitcoin Ban Fear Fades in Thailand With Exchange Launch

Regulators in Thailand are warming to bitcoin businesses, according to local exchanges.

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Markets

Why Margin Trading Became the Scapegoat for Bitcoin's Price Decline

CoinDesk speaks to Bitfinex, OKCoin and others about margin trading and its impact on the overall bitcoin economy.

scapegoat

Markets

Chamber of Digital Commerce Proposes Small Business Exemption for BitLicense

The Chamber of Digital Commerce has filed its response to New York's proposed bitcoin regulations.

capitol

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Industry Chief: Payments Firms Warming to Bitcoin Partnerships

CoinDesk speaks to Electronic Transactions Association CEO Jason Oxman about bitcoin's future in payments and New York's BitLicense regulation.

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BTCTrip Now Accepts Litecoin and Dogecoin for Travel Bookings

Crypto travel agency BTCTrip has announced it is now accepting dogecoin and litecoin payments.

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Price of Bitcoin Drops Below $400 in BTC-e Flash Crash

The price of bitcoin declined sharply today on one major exchange to fall below the $400 mark.

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Alternative Pin-Up Site SuicideGirls Accepts Bitcoin for Memberships

SuicideGirls, a popular adult site featuring alternative female models, is now accepting membership payment in bitcoin.

suicidegirls

Markets

GoCoin Targets Telecoms With Email and SMS Billing System

GoCoin has launched a new wallet top-up service it hopes will attract major telecom merchants.

cell phone, consumer

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Did Margin Trading Crash the Price of Bitcoin?

Some market observers believe Thursday's price drop may have been caused by the actions of bitcoin traders.

A trader holds his head as he watches a falling chart on a screen.