Rizzo’s Newsletter

17 Years of
Bitcoin History

The most important events, ideas, and moments in Bitcoin — curated every week by the journalist who has been there since the beginning.

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The Bitcoin archive
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Bitcoin has a rich, complicated history that shapes everything happening today. Most people only know the last cycle. Rizzo has documented all of it.

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Years of Primary Research
Rizzo has been documenting Bitcoin longer than most people have known what it is.
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The Author
Pete Rizzo

Rizzo — Bitcoin Historian

Rizzo

Pete Rizzo is one of the longest-serving journalists in Bitcoin, with a career spanning over a decade of covering the space at the highest level. He doesn't just report on Bitcoin — he has lived through its most pivotal moments and has the archives to prove it.

His writing connects the dots between Bitcoin's past and present, giving readers the kind of historical context that turns noise into signal. Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoiner or just starting out, this newsletter puts the current moment in perspective.

Editor in Chief, CoinDesk (2013–2020)
Editor, Bitcoin Magazine (2020–2024)
Editor-at-Large, Kraken
President, BitcoinTreasuries.net
Past Editions

30+ Editions in the Archive

Every edition Pete has written is available to read in full — from deep dives into Bitcoin's earliest days to the moments that defined each cycle. No paywall, no sign-in required.

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