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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Markets

Australian Treasury: Bitcoin a Threat to Tax Collection

In a new report, the Australian government has cited bitcoin as a potential threat to its tax collection efforts.

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ProTip App Proposes Bitcoin Solution for Content Monetization

In an interview with CoinDesk, developer Chris Ellis discusses the ProTip project and how it hopes to solve past micropayments challenges.

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Swedish Bitcoin Firm Enters Court Battle to Protect Customer Data

A Swedish bitcoin brokerage has gone to court with the country’s tax authority to prevent an audit of its customer information.

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Hong Kong Official: Bitcoin Legislation Not Necessary

A senior Hong Kong official has said that the government does not see a need for legislation that would regulate bitcoin.

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Neteller Adds Bitcoin Deposit Option in Surprise Policy Reversal

Isle of Man-based payments processor and prepaid card provider Neteller has added a bitcoin deposit feature.

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US School District Paralyzed By 500 BTC Ransomware Attack

A bitcoin ransomware attack on a New Jersey school district has grown into a investigation involving multiple federal agencies.

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Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Operator Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud

Bitcoin Savings & Trust operator Trendon Shavers has plead not guilty to fraud charges in a New York district court.

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Anycoin Direct Expands to 14 New European Markets

Bitcoin brokerage Anycoin Direct has added TrustPay as a new payment option, opening the company to 14 new markets in Europe.

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ChangeTip Integrates with Game Streaming Service Twitch.tv

Bitcoin tipping service ChangeTip has integrated with video streaming platform Twitch.tv.

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BitFury Names Former Justice Department Official to Advisory Board

A former Department of Justice official, Jason Weinstein, has been named to BitFury group’s board of strategic advisors.

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