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Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino says the exchange's new Pulse social media network is a place to exchange ideas (Photo: Bitfinex).

Cryptocurrencies, Education

Bitfinex launches social network for crypto traders

Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino tells Modern Consensus its Pulse platform’s goal is to foster a sense of community while providing “niche” and “high-quality” content

April 28, 2020 /

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has launched Pulse, a new social network aimed at helping its traders exchange ideas and share their insights.

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C Sephton
Pete Rizzo moves from CoinDesk editor to Kraken evangelist (via YouTube).

Media, People

Veteran crypto journalist Pete Rizzo joins Kraken as editor-at-large

The former CoinDesk editor-in-chief will focus on content development in his new role at the noted cryptocurrency exchange.

January 16, 2020 /

San Francisco-based cryptocurrency trading platform Kraken has hired former CoinDesk editor-in-chief Pete Rizzo to provide content that will attract and retain users.

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Amy Castor
Michael Casey is now CoinDesk's "chief content officer" (image via TEDx).

Media

Big ambitions confirmed in CoinDesk CEO memo; Pete Rizzo ends up as collateral damage

‘Forget the crypto publications, we’re focused on the biggest fish in financial media.’

September 26, 2019 /

A memo from CoinDesk CEO Kevin Worth announcing the departure of editor in chief Pete Rizzo confirms that the editor’s departure comes amid consolidation of editorial power under Michael Casey.

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Ken Kurson
Pete Rizzo and his ponytail (via LinkedIn).

Media

CoinDesk editor Pete Rizzo out

Sources told Modern Consensus Rizzo was let go; the change comes as a move into owner Digital Currency Group’s offices raised questions about editorial independence

September 25, 2019 /

CoinDesk editor in chief Pete Rizzo has been fired from the cryptocurrency industry news source he built into a powerhouse, sources familiar with the matter told Modern Consensus.

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Leo Jakobson