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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Bitcoin ATMs Are Being Attacked With Hammers in the US Midwest

A group of individuals has been accused of smashing dozens of bitcoin ATMs in a bid to gain a competitive edge.

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As India Goes Cashless, its Central Bank Researches Blockchain

Following an increase in domestic bitcoin interest, a research center backed by India's central bank is now researching blockchain.

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The IRS is Catching Flack Again for Weak Bitcoin Guidance (This Time on IRAs)

A US government watchdog wants more guidance from the IRS on investing retirement accounts in digital currencies and other "unconventional assets".

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Japanese Government Sends Blockchain Startups Abroad for Innovation Program

Japan’s government is sending three blockchain startups to the US as part of a technology innovation program.

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Bitcoin Falls Below $800 As Volatile Week Continues

Bitcoin prices tumbled more than 10% in morning trading, dipping below the $800 mark.

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Bitstamp to Launch New Ripple Trading Pairs

Bitstamp is launching new markets for Ripple’s XRP digital asset, offering trading pairs for USD and euros.

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National Science Foundation to Fund Blockchain Security Research

The National Science Foundation is seeking to fund research into how technologies like blockchain can improve cyberinfrastructure resilience.

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Bitcoin Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty to Money Crimes

The former operator of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has pleaded guilty in federal court.

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India's Axis Bank to Launch Ripple Payments

India-based Axis Bank will soon leverage cross-border solutions offered by with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

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US Treasury Advisors Weigh Blockchain Insurance Impact

An advisory council to the US Treasury Department met last week to discuss the application of blockchain to the insurance market.

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