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).

Latest from Stan Higgins

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European Central Bank: Digital Currencies 'Inherently Unstable'

The European Central Bank has released a new report on digital currencies, calling them an "inherently unstable" yet innovative technology.

Mar 2, 2015

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BitFury Launches New 28nm Bitcoin Mining ASIC

Bitcoin mining giant BitFury has announced it has completed the manufacturing of its previously announced 28nm ASIC chip.

Feb 28, 2015

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Study: Consumers Feel Bitcoin More Secure than Mobile Payments Apps

A recent consumer survey suggests US consumers feel bitcoin is a safer payment method than mobile wallets and apps.

Feb 27, 2015

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Banking Trade Group Proposes Database for US Bitcoin Companies

The proposals were submitted to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors following its publication of a draft framework for bitcoin licensure.

Feb 25, 2015

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New Hampshire Lawmakers Debate Accepting Bitcoin for Tax Payments

Hearings conducted by the New Hampshire General Court last week focused on a proposed bill that would allow bitcoin payments for state taxes and fees.

Feb 24, 2015

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Bitcoin Miner Aquifer Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

California-based bitcoin mining company and MegaBigPower franchisee Aquifer LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Feb 23, 2015

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Miners Can Split and Sell Hash Rates With New BetaRigs Feature

Mining rental service BetaRigs is partnering with cloud mining platform Mintsy to allow miners to split and trade hash rates.

Feb 20, 2015

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Bitcoin Poker Site Seals With Clubs Closes After Security Compromise

Bitcoin poker platform Seals With Clubs has announced that it is shutting down after it suffered undisclosed security problems.

Feb 20, 2015

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Payment Processor Stripe Goes Live With Bitcoin Integration

San Francisco-based payments company Stripe has officially launched its bitcoin payments integration following months of beta testing.

Feb 19, 2015

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'Super Size Me' Director Explores Life on Bitcoin in New CNN Special

The inaugural episode of CNN's Morgan Spurlock Inside Man explores the ins and outs of the world of bitcoin.

Feb 18, 2015