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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Tor and More: Bitcoin Market OpenBazaar Adds Features in 2.0 Beta Release

The new version of the the P2P e-commerce network can be accessed via the anonymous Tor browser and can facilitate purchases when stores are offline.

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BTC-e Opens User Support Tool Ahead of Bitcoin Trading Relaunch

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e has launched a new portal for sending in support tickets.

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Bitcoin Price Sinks Below $4,200 on China Uncertainty

Bitcoin prices are down today amid uncertainty over new exchange restrictions in China.

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Blockchain Firms Ripple, R3 File Dueling Lawsuits Over Crypto Contract Dispute

Distributed ledger startups Ripple and R3 have become embroiled in a new legal battle over a cryptocurrency options contract dispute.

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Howard Marks 'Willing to Be Proved Wrong' on Bitcoin

Investor Howard Marks still thinks bitcoin is a bubble, but in a new note, he suggested his thought process on the technology is evolving.

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Japan's GMO Internet Reveals Cryptocurrency Mining Plan

Japan's GMO Internet is launching a new bitcoin mine in Europe, months after it launched a cryptocurrency exchange.

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$257 Million: Filecoin Breaks All-Time Record for ICO Funding

Filecoin's initial coin offering has ended, raising more than $257 million over a weeks-long token sale.

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US Lawmakers Seek Tax Exemption for Bitcoin Transactions Below $600

A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would create a tax exemption for some purchases made with cryptocurrency.

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Cambridge Blockchain Joins Government-Backed DLT Group in Luxembourg

Massachuetts-based digital identity startup Cambridge Blockchain is opening a new office in Paris.

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Putin-Backed Political Group Advances 'Green' Cryptocurrency Concept

A Russian political group formed by President Vladimir Putin is planning to advance a green-friendly cryptocurrency concept.

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