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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2013 to 2017: Comparing Bitcoin's Biggest Price Rallies

A look at the bitcoin price rallies from 2013 and the past few weeks.

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Report: Chinese Regulators Exploring Bitcoin Connection to Capital Flight

Chinese regulators are reportedly looking into the use of bitcoin to avoid capital controls.

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US Department of Energy Seeks Blockchain Research Proposals

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has become the latest US agency to look into blockchain projects.

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Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Responds to Chinese Central Bank Statements

China-based bitcoin exchange BTCC has publicly commented on statements issued by the country’s central bank.

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Déjà vu? Bitcoin Price Slips Below $900 Amid China News

The price of bitcoin has sank more than 10 percent from the day’s peak, a development that comes after a week of volatile market moves.

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Bitcoin's Rollercoaster 2017: What's Happened So Far

Need a catch-up on recent price developments? Here's your go-to primer.

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Bitstamp Collects $1.3 Million As Funding Campaign Continues

Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp’s funding campaign has netted more than $1.3m in capital to date – but it's not over yet.

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Bitcoin Freefall: Prices Drop Nearly $200 in 1 Hour

Bitcoin prices plunged nearly $200 in an hour this morning.

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Bitcoin Price Within $25 of New All-Time High

Bitcoin prices have shot past the $1,100 mark having already risen more than $100 over the course of the day's trading.

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US Treasury Insurance Advisors to Discuss Blockchain

Insurance market advisors to the US Treasury Department are set to discuss blockchain tech this week.

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