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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Dutch Artist Earns €10,000 in BTC During Bitcoin2014 Conference

A Dutch artist sold a painting for 10,000 euros-worth of bitcoin at a gallery in Amsterdam during Bitcoin2014.

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Chicago Sun-Times to Let Readers Buy Jay-Z, Beyonce Tickets With Bitcoin

The Chicago Sun-Times will deploy ads with bitcoin payment support that enable direct consumer purchases.

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Brock Pierce to Bitcoin Foundation: I Will Not Step Down

Bitcoin Foundation board member Brock Pierce has written a letter to the organisation, dismissing criticisms raised by the community.

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All Things Alt: Advanced Algorithms, Maxcoin Reborn and a Second Lap for Dogecoin

Maxcoin hints at a comeback while Dogecar driver Josh Wise takes a second shot at NASCAR stardom.

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Bitcoin Businesses Detail Banking Setbacks at US Task Force Hearing

A panel of US bitcoin business executives said today it is difficult to build relationships with banks.

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BitPay, Toshiba Partnership Brings Bitcoin to 6,000 New Merchants

BitPay is partnering with electronics manufacturer Toshiba on bitcoin integration for the latter company's point-of-sale platform.

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Coinkite Taps Bitcoin Developer Peter Todd For Advisory Role

Todd will serve as an advisor to Coinkite as the company expands and evolves its business model.

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CoinJar Launches Bitcoin Donation Drive for Teen Entrepreneur

The Australia-based exchange is giving a funding boost to an enterprising young farmer.

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CNET Founder Launches Low-Cost Bitcoin Payments Platform

Halsey Minor's new company will specialize in low-cost transactions for merchants and consumers in bitcoin and fiat currencies.

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eBay CEO: We Are 'Actively Considering' Bitcoin Integration

eBay president John Donahoe indicated yesterday that integrating bitcoin with PayPal is a real possibility.

eBay CEO John Donahoe