Stan Higgins

A member of CoinDesk's full-time Editorial Staff since 2014, Stan has long been at the forefront of covering emerging developments in blockchain technology. Stan has previously contributed to financial websites, and is an avid reader of poetry.

Stan currently owns a small amount (<$500) worth of BTC, ENG and XTZ (See: Editorial Policy).

Stan Higgins

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Report: Two Japanese Crypto Exchanges to Shut Down

Two crypto exchanges in Japan are reportedly set to close amid growing regulatory scrutiny from regulators in the wake of a $500 million theft.

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Ford Patent Envisions Car-to-Car Crypto Transactions

A patent awarded to Ford suggests the U.S. automaker is considering cryptocurrency as a way to help cars on the road communicate and reduce traffic.

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Steven Seagal and Bitcoiin Founders 'Exit' As ICO Ends

Steven Seagal will no longer serve as brand ambassador for the "Bitcoiin" cryptocurrency.

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The US Postal Service Is Looking at Backing Up Data With Blockchain

The U.S. Postal Service is eyeing blockchain as part of a system for establishing digital trust, newly published patent documents indicate.

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DOJ, SEC Argue Vague Laws No Excuse for ICO Fraud

The U.S. government has pushed back against an effort to dismiss the charges in an ongoing initial coin offering (ICO) fraud lawsuit.

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US Trade Regulator Shuts Down Crypto Investment Scheme Promoters

A U.S. district court has issued a restraining order against four individuals accused of operating a string of cryptocurrency investment schemes.

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Bitcoin Drops Below $8K Amid Crypto Market Sell-Off

The price of bitcoin fell below $8,000 during early-hours trading on Thursday, its lowest total since early February.

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Bitcoin Price Sheds $800 In Drop to 1-Month Low

Bitcoin hit a one-month low on Wednesday as its price slipped below $8,300 during afternoon trading.

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ICOs Draw Fire at US Congressional Hearing

Members of the House of Representatives held a hearing to determine what, if any, regulations are needed in the ICO space.

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Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Fuel Bank Runs, BIS Says

A central bank-issued digital currency could fuel faster bank runs during periods of financial instability, the BIS said Monday.

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