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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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Crypto Miner Genesis Hit With Cease-and-Desist Order
Genesis Mining has been ordered to stop operating in the state of South Carolina, according to a cease-and-desist order released last week.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 12, 2018 at 5:20 p.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2018
Genesis MiningRegulationNewsLegalCease-and-DesistSwiss Gold GlobalSouth CarolinaUS &amp; Canada
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KODAKCoin Backers Warn SEC Could Restrict Token Trading
A new "light paper" says the token could face "significant restrictions" should the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deem it a security.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 8, 2018 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2018
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Cryptocurrency
US Congress to Discuss ICOs in Hearing Next Week
A subcommittee of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is set to hold a hearing next week on cryptocurrencies and ICOs.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 8, 2018 at 9:36 p.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2018
CryptocurrencyCongressNewsICOsInitial Coin OfferingsHearing
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Arizona
Arizona's Bitcoin Tax Bill Just Got a Big Vote of Confidence
A committee in the Arizona House of Representatives has recommended the passage of a bill allowing state residents to pay their tax bills in bitcoin.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 8, 2018 at 4:20 p.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2018
ArizonaBitcoinRegulationNewsTaxesLegal
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Investment
Bitmain Wants to Invest in Blockchain-Powered 'Central Banks'
Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu said the bitcoin mining hardware giant intends to invest in as many as 30 startups working to create "private central banks."
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By Annaliese MilanoStan Higgins
Mar 7, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 7, 2018
InvestmentBitmainNewsCentral BanksInvestmentsBusiness News
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Mt gox
Mt Gox Trustee Sells $400 Million in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash
Mt Gox's bankruptcy trustee has sold $400 million worth of cryptocurrencies in the past few months.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 7, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 7, 2018
Mt GoxExchangesBankruptcyNewsAsia PacificBusiness News
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Regulation
Wyoming 'Utility Token' Bill Heads to Governor
Wyoming's State Senate has cleared a bill that creates exemptions for certain types of blockchain tokens.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 6, 2018 at 9:45 p.m. UTC
Mar 6, 2018
RegulationNewsLegislationWyomingICOBillLegal
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Tax
Illinois Has Been Quietly Considering Bitcoin for Tax Payments
Three U.S. states – Illinois, Arizona and Georgia – are now actively considering bills to allow tax payments made in cryptocurrency.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 6, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 6, 2018
TaxLawRegulationNewsLegislationIllinoisLegalBusiness NewsUS &amp; Canada
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Wu-Tang Clan Rapper's Son to Launch Cryptocurrency
The son of Ol' Dirty Bastard, the late hip-hop artist and Wu-Tang Clan member who passed away in 2004, is launching a cryptocurrency.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 6, 2018 at 12:20 p.m. UTC
Mar 6, 2018
NewsICOYoung Dirty BastardTAOhip hopBusiness News
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TechCrunch Founder's Crypto Fund Subpoenaed By SEC
Michael Arrington's crypto-fund has reportedly been subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 2, 2018 at 10:45 p.m. UTC
Mar 2, 2018
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