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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Peter Todd Joins Viacoin Development Team as Chief Scientist

Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd will focus on 'treechains', the Bitcoin 2.0 technology concept he invented.

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Mt. Gox and Ripple Founder Jed McCaleb Unveils Project 'Stellar'

Stellar, the long-secret digital currency project helmed by industry entrepreneur Jed McCaleb, has officially launched.

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Wikipedia Now Accepts Bitcoin Donations

Wikipedia's parent company, the Wikimedia Foundation, now accepts bitcoin donations thanks to a partnership with payment processor Coinbase.

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Bitcoin Foundation Unveils New User-Friendly Website

The Bitcoin Foundation has launched a new-look website featuring various resources on bitcoin and the organization itself.

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Steve Stockman: New York's Bitcoin Regulation Could Crush the Industry

In a new interview with CoinDesk, US Representative Steve Stockman explores the complex regulatory challenges facing bitcoin today.

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CoinDesk Mining Roundup: Miner Meetups and Pool Pressures

This week, a Las Vegas mining convention is set for October and reports say BTC Guild could cease operations.

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Why Timothy Coles is Selling His $2 Million Gold Mine for Bitcoin

Timothy Coles, a 35-year gold mining veteran, tells CoinDesk why he is selling his Yukon interests for 3,200 BTC.

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Ecuador Bans Bitcoin, Plans Own Digital Money

The National Assembly of Ecuador has created a new electronic currency, while banning bitcoin and other decentralized alternatives.

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High-Performance PC Maker Alienware Adds Bitcoin Payments

Gaming PC specialist Alienware, an independent company owned by Dell, is now officially accepting bitcoin.

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Auction of Bitcoins.com Domain Name Halted By US Court

A US district court has ordered Tibanne KK to cancel the auction of Bitcoins.com after a protest from CoinLab.

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