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

The Family That Mines Bitcoin Together Stays Together

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

Family mining bitcoin

Markets

All Things Alt: The Internet of Block Chains and an Injunction Against Moolah

The syscoin development team has taken legal action against Moolah while XCurrency is planning an 'Internet of block chains'.

law, legal, justice

Markets

Bitcoin Exchange Cryptsy Faces Lawsuit Over Customer Account Breach

A Florida law firm has filed a suit against digital currency exchange Cryptsy, alleging deceptive business practices.

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Markets

Sidechains White Paper Imagines New Future for Digital Currency Development

The team behind the sidechains project has released an official white paper that could reshape the digital currency ecosystem.

Sidechains

Markets

Technology Retailer CeX Now Accepts Bitcoin Across the UK

Technology retailer CeX announced that it will accept bitcoin payments across the UK.

Tech customer

Markets

SnapCard Aims to Boost Bitcoin Adoption with POS System Giveway

SnapCard hopes to turn San Francisco into a bitcoin hub by helping 500 local merchants accept the cryptocurrency.

San Francisco

Markets

Bitcoin Trader Customers Face Losses After Management Disappears

The bitcoin arbitrage website, once prominent, has been shut down amid accusations of fraud.

business, fail

Markets

Crowdfunding Platform Swarm Announces First Class of Startups

Swarm is to launch with five startups, including the developers of smart drones, governance software and decentralized dance parties.

Crowdfund

Markets

Moolah CEO Resigns Amid Growing Public Outcry, Criminal Allegations

The CEO of Moopay LTD, or Moolah, has resigned amid the company's operational crisis and new allegations of fraud.

Alex Green, Moolah

Finance

Court Delays Ross Ulbricht Silk Road Trial Until January 2015

US District Judge Katherine Forrest has adjourned the Ross Ulbricht trial until early next year.

ross ulbricht, silk road