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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Ethereum Developers Launch White Hat Counter-Attack on The DAO

Reports are emerging that members of the ethereum development community are draining customer funds from The DAO.

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The Man Who Claims to Be Bitcoin's Creator is Seeking Blockchain Patents

Alleged bitcoin creator Craig Wright is reportedly moving to secure patents focused on blockchain and digital currencies.

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Will Ethereum Fork? DAO Attack Prompts Heated Debate

Following an attack on ethereum's most notable project, its community is debating if it should take extreme measures to help protect the funds.

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Customers Sue Alleged Crypto Ponzi Scheme GAW Miners

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the customers of defunct crypto startup GAW Miners, naming its CEO and a longtime investor as defendants.

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Only a Test: Bank of Canada Comments on CAD-Coin Trial

Canada's central bank says that its 'CAD-coin' project isn't intended for use as an actual interbank payment system, but merely as a test.

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US Government Awards $600k in Grants for Blockchain Projects

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded as much as $600,000 in grants to companies working on blockchain applications.

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NFL Star Accuses Ex-Manager of Stealing $3 Million for Bitcoin Mine

A player for the Dallas Cowboys has alleged that his former business manager squandered his money on a $3m bitcoin mine.

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Bitcoin Exchange Owner Extradited Following Cybercrime Indictment

Two individuals tied to the now-defunct US bitcoin exchange Coin.mx have been extradited to the US from Israel, prosecutors announced today.

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Ransomware Concerns Prompt UK Businesses to Buy Bitcoins, Survey Finds

A number of IT companies in the UK are stocking up on bitcoins in the event of a ransomware infection, according to a recent survey.

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New Details Emerge on Bitcoin Firm Avalon's $466 Million Pending Sale

New details have emerged about the pending sale of Canaan Creative, the company that sells the Avalon series of bitcoin mining chips.

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