Latest from Pete Rizzo
Bitcoin Derivatives Platform BTC.sx Partners With Asian Exchange itBit
Derivatives platform BTC.sx is now offering its BTC/USD currency pair to users on itBit's bitcoin exchange platform.
Gems Bitcoin App Lets Users Earn Money From Social Messaging
Gems is seeking to disrupt the established social media business model through the power of crypto 2.0 technology.
Why Brazil's Bitcoin Market is Struggling to Ignite
CoinDesk speaks to members of Brazil's bitcoin ecosystem to explore the challenges facing domestic startups.
AlphaPoint Raises $1.35 Million to Build Intel for Bitcoin
AlphaPoint has raised $1.35m in new funding to internationalize its line of digital currency exchange solutions.
Bitstamp: Unverified Bitcoin Accounts at Risk of Government Seizure
Bitstamp will close select, unverified user accounts in 28 days, potentially handing over information to authorities at this time.
Libra Raises $500k to Expand Bitcoin Tax Compliance Solutions
Libra has announced $500,000 in new fundraising as part of a seed round led by Liberty City Ventures.
Crypto 2.0 Roundup: The Overstock Effect, Counterparty Debates and a Crypto iTunes
CoinDesk explores how Overstock's alliance with Counterparty will impact crypto 2.0, and a new platform for music lovers.
BitFury Raises $20 Million to Power New ASIC Chip Development
BitFury has raised $20m in new funding to power further chip development and data centre expansion.
Philippine Government Bill Could Pave Way for Bitcoin-Backed Money
A Filipino lawmaker has introduced a bill to create an E-Peso that mandates bitcoin be studied for the project.
Russia's Startups Seek Refuge Abroad Under Threat of Bitcoin Ban
CoinDesk speaks with Russian entrepreneurs who have had to shift market focus following government threats of bitcoin prohibition.
