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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Proof of Gourd: #BitcoinWeen Charity Contest Inspires Bitcoin Jack-O'-Lanterns

In a pumpkin-carving contest Blockchain is offering $500 in BTC to a bitcoin-accepting charity of the winner's choosing.

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Mining Roundup: BTC Guild For Sale and ZeusMiner's Sudden Hardware Halt

BTC Guild has announced that it may close soon, while ZeusMiner is stopping development of its Volcano ASIC.

mining, computers

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Fidor, Kraken Unite to Launch 'World's First Cryptocurrency Bank'

German Internet direct bank Fidor and exchange operator Kraken are partnering on a cryptocurrency bank project.

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MintPal Vows to Fight Former Moolah CEO in Court

Digital currency exchange MintPal is seeking control of customer funds allegedly held by former Moolah CEO Alex Green.

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Report: Millennials and the Wealthy Most Likely to Use Bitcoin

Research from Accenture indicates that US citizens aged 18-34 and more affluent individuals are most positive about digital currency.

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Bitcoin Gambling Site SatoshiBet No Longer Accepting US Customers

Bitcoin gambling site SatoshiBet has announced that it is shutting off access to its platform for US users.

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Study: Half of US Small Businesses Aren't Ready to Accept Bitcoin

A new survey suggests many small businesses, as well as consumers, remain wary of digital currency.

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US Senator: Dark Market Fight Requires More Funding

In a new letter, New York Senator Charles Schumer said he will seek more funds to fight drug-related cybercrime.

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UK High Court Orders Moolah to Hand Over Syscoin's 750 BTC

A UK judge has granted a final injunction against Moolah and ex-CEO Alex Green after an emergency action Friday.

UK High Court of Justice, image via Shutterstock

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The Family That Mines Bitcoin Together Stays Together

Miner John Tuberosi shares the story of how digital currency mining became a family business.

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