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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SEC Filing Hints at Overstock's Plan for Bitcoin-Based Securities

Online retailer Overstock.com has outlined how it might issue digital securities in a new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing.

Stock growth

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Bitcoin Startup Circle Seeking $40 Million in New Funding, Report Says

Circle Internet Financial is looking to raise as much as $40m as part of its latest funding round, according to a new report.

Funding

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Bitcoin Exchange ItBit Seeks Bank License With Ex-FDIC Chair

Bitcoin exchange itBit has filed an application for a state banking license in New York, the NYDFS reports.

Sheila Bair, FDIC

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Lamassu Plans Added Cost for Bitcoin ATM Operators

Bitcoin ATM maker Lamassu is set to begin charging operators for technical support after a period of what it called "belt tightening".

Vancouver Lamassu ATM

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Lawsky: BitLicense Will Be Finalized By End of May

New York's finalized BitLicense regulation is expected to be released by the end of May.

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Retailer Marc Jacobs Names Bitcoin Website in Trademark Lawsuit

Retail store operator Marc Jacobs has named a website called BitcoinFashion.net in a lawsuit over the unauthorized use of its trademarks.

Marc Jacobs

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Tennessee Governor to Consider Bitcoin Campaign Donation Bill

A bill to allow political donations denominated in bitcoin will now head to the governor of Tennessee for approval.

Tennessee State Capitol Building

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Rainforest Foundation to Support New Digital Currency in Environmental Protection Bid

The Rainforest Foundation has announced a new cryptocurrency aimed at furthering its goal of restoring global rainforests.

Rainforest

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Controversial Dark Web Bitcoin Bot Released from Custody

An automated shopping bot designed to make purchases on dark web marketplaces using bitcoin has been released after being confiscated.

Yellow Twitter pills delivered to the Random Darknet Shopper installation. Source: !Mediagruppe Bitnik

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US Presidential Candidate Rand Paul to Appear at Bitcoin Event

Kentucky Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul is set to appear at a bitcoin-focused event in New York City this weekend.

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