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Stan Higgins

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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).

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Report: Two Japanese Crypto Exchanges to Shut Down
Two crypto exchanges in Japan are reportedly set to close amid growing regulatory scrutiny from regulators in the wake of a $500 million theft.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 28, 2018 at 9:51 p.m. UTC
Mar 28, 2018
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Ford Patent Envisions Car-to-Car Crypto Transactions
A patent awarded to Ford suggests the U.S. automaker is considering cryptocurrency as a way to help cars on the road communicate and reduce traffic.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 27, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 27, 2018
IdentityInternet of ThingsNewsTokensFordBusiness News
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News
Steven Seagal and Bitcoiin Founders 'Exit' As ICO Ends
Steven Seagal will no longer serve as brand ambassador for the "Bitcoiin" cryptocurrency.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 26, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2018
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Identity
The US Postal Service Is Looking at Backing Up Data With Blockchain
The U.S. Postal Service is eyeing blockchain as part of a system for establishing digital trust, newly published patent documents indicate.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 23, 2018 at 2:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2018
IdentityPatentUS Postal ServiceNewsIPUse Cases &amp; Verticals
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Markets
Regulation
DOJ, SEC Argue Vague Laws No Excuse for ICO Fraud
The U.S. government has pushed back against an effort to dismiss the charges in an ongoing initial coin offering (ICO) fraud lawsuit.
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By Wolfie ZhaoStan Higgins
Mar 20, 2018 at 3:35 a.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2018
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Crime
US Trade Regulator Shuts Down Crypto Investment Scheme Promoters
A U.S. district court has issued a restraining order against four individuals accused of operating a string of cryptocurrency investment schemes.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 16, 2018 at 6:25 p.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2018
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Markets
Prices
Bitcoin Drops Below $8K Amid Crypto Market Sell-Off
The price of bitcoin fell below $8,000 during early-hours trading on Thursday, its lowest total since early February.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 15, 2018 at 2:55 a.m. UTC
Mar 15, 2018
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Prices
Bitcoin Price Sheds $800 In Drop to 1-Month Low
Bitcoin hit a one-month low on Wednesday as its price slipped below $8,300 during afternoon trading.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 14, 2018 at 5:28 p.m. UTC
Mar 14, 2018
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Congress
ICOs Draw Fire at US Congressional Hearing
Members of the House of Representatives held a hearing to determine what, if any, regulations are needed in the ICO space.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 14, 2018 at 4:40 p.m. UTC
Mar 14, 2018
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Central bank
Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Fuel Bank Runs, BIS Says
A central bank-issued digital currency could fuel faster bank runs during periods of financial instability, the BIS said Monday.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 12, 2018 at 9:06 p.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2018
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