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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FinCEN Developed Bitcoin Training for IRS Tax Examiners

FinCEN has been working with the IRS to train its examiners on relevant aspects of bitcoin technology.

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A Possible Digital Currency Scam is Using JPMorgan's Branding

An allegedly fake cryptocurrency is using JP Morgan & Chase's branding, prompting the bank to issue a formal notice distancing itself from the scam.

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Bank of Canada: Bitcoin Could Create 'New Monetary Order'

Central banks would "struggle" to implement monetary policy if digital currencies become more widely used, according to a Bank of Canada official.

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Judge Judy Takes on Bitcoin Case in New TV Episode

Long-running arbitration reality TV show Judge Judy featured a case earlier this week involving a bitcoin trader and allegations of payment fraud.

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Taiwan Financial Regulator Says Bitcoin Isn't Banned

Taiwan's top financial regulator has said that its stance on bitcoin and digital currencies remains unchanged despite recent reports.

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Washington State Issues Bitcoin Warning Amid Price Volatility

Washington state has issued a new warning to potential buyers of digital currencies, citing its volatility as a potential consumer danger.

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Nobel Prize Committee to 'Discuss' Bitcoin Creator's Nomination

A Nobel Prize committee is set to discuss potential rule violations that may have occurred in the nomination of bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

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DDoS Extortionists Demand Bitcoin from Email Providers

A number of privacy-oriented email service providers have been targeted by DDoS extortionists demanding payment in bitcoin.

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Overstock Spent Over $3 Million on Blockchain Projects in Q3

Overstock spent $3.2m on its Medici blockchain securities initiative in Q3, according to the online retail firm’s latest quarterly results.

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US Prosecutors Unseal New Charges Against Bitcoin Exchange Operator

A new indictment has been filed against Anthony Murgio, the former operator of the bitcoin exchange Coin.mx.

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