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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SEC Suspends Crypto Firm's Stock After Big Price Boost

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended trading of a publicly-listed cryptocurrency firm.

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Bitcoin Exchange Youbit to Declare Bankruptcy After Hack

A South Korean bitcoin exchange is moving to declare bankruptcy following what it said was a debilitating cyber attack.

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$600 Billion: Cryptocurrency Market Cap Sets New Record

Today saw the total capitalization of the cryptocurrency rise above $600 billion for the first time.

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France Wants G20 Nations to Discuss Bitcoin Regulation

France's finance minister is planning to push for a discussion on bitcoin regulation at a G-20 summit next spring.

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CME Bitcoin Futures Price Above $20k in First Day Trading

CME Group's bitcoin futures trading began today with an opening price above $20,000 for its January 2018 contract.

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Class-Action Suit Targets ICO Promoted By Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

An initial coin offering (ICO) promoted by boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr., is at the center of a newly filed class-action complaint.

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Monero Mining Malware Hits Russian Pipeline Giant Transneft

The world's largest oil pipeline reportedly had some of its computer systems affected by cryptocurrency mining malware.

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US Commodities Regulator Proposes Definition for Cryptocurrency 'Delivery'

The CFTC has published a proposed interpretation of how it will deem that a cryptocurrency has been "delivered" from a buyer to a seller.

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DOJ Alleges Bitcoin Involved in Attempted ISIS Funding

Prosecutors have accused a New York woman of using credit cards to purchase bitcoin and then launder those funds to send money to ISIS.

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Denmark Could Tap Blockchain For Foreign Aid Delivery, Says Report

Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a new report on the applicability of blockchain to foreign aid.

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