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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Rogue Silk Road Agent Carl Force Jailed for 78 Months

Carl Force, a corrupt federal agent who worked undercover at bitcoin-accepting drug marketplace Silk Road, was sentenced to 78 months in prison today.

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European Court of Justice Set for Bitcoin VAT Decision

A court decision on whether bitcoin exchanges in Europe will be required to pay value-added tax (VAT) on user fees is set to be handed down Thursday.

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Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Sentence for Corrupt Silk Road DEA Agent

An ex-DEA agent who went rogue during the Silk Road investigation faces sentencing this Monday.

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Bitreserve Overhauls Platform, Rebrands as 'Uphold'

Bitreserve has unveiled a major overhaul of its platform and a new name: Uphold, Inc.

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Peruvian Presidential Campaign Pursuing Blockchain Solutions

A political party in Peru is looking to make the blockchain a component of its presidential campaign platform.

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Qiwi: Bitcoin Technology is 'Beyond' Russia's Proposed Ban

New details have emerged about Russian payments giant Qiwi's plans to issue its own cryptocurrency.

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Customer Bitcoins Stolen in Purse Email Breach

Bitcoin startup Purse has disclosed that 10.235 BTC in customer funds were stolen over the weekend during a security incident.

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Commonwealth Central Bankers Raise Bitcoin Policy Questions

Commonwealth central bankers say they want to look closely at the potential impact of digital currency before adopting a stance toward the technology.

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GemCoin Investors Seek $100 Million in Class Action Lawsuit

An $100m class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of victims of an alleged Ponzi scheme involving the fake cryptocurrency 'Gemcoin'.

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73% of Finance Pros Think Blockchain Tech Can Thrive Without Bitcoin

A new survey suggests that many finance professionals see a bright future for the blockchain – just not one involving bitcoin.

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