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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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Arizona Moves One Step Closer to Accepting Bitcoin for Taxes
The Arizona Senate has cleared a bill that aims to allow residents in the state to pay their taxes with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 9, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2018
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Arizona Bill Would Enshrine the Right to Run a Crypto Node
An Arizona lawmaker wants to protect blockchain node operators from possible prohibitions by local and county governments.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 9, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2018
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Bitfinex's Biggest Critic Is Back on Twitter
The Twitter account belonging to Bitfinex'ed was briefly suspended amid a long-running controversy over the crypto exchange and related token tether.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 8, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 8, 2018
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Crypto Should Try Self-Regulation, CFTC Commissioner Says
Commissioner Brian Quintenz called on the industry to form a self-regulatory body and startup execs said oversight is a fact of life at a Yahoo event.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 7, 2018 at 10:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2018
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Cryptocurrency
Crypto Pros Warn Yahoo: Invest at Your Own Risk
Panelists at Yahoo Finance's crypto event on Wednesday had a message for would-be investors: do your research.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 7, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2018
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Openbazaar
Decentralized Marketplace OpenBazaar Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash
Decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar announced today that it has added support for bitcoin cash.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 7, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2018
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Venture capital
Blockchain Project Raises $61 Million from A16Z, Polychain Capital
Swiss blockchain project DFINITY Stiftung has raised $61 million from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and token hedge fund Polychain Capital.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 7, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2018
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There'd Be No DLT Without Bitcoin, Says CFTC Chief
"It's important to remember that if there were no bitcoin, there would be no distributed ledger technology," Giancarlo told a U.S. Senate committee.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 6, 2018 at 8:45 p.m. UTC
Feb 6, 2018
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CFTC Chair: 'We're Used To' Volatile Assets Like Bitcoin
As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 6, 2018 at 8:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 6, 2018
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SEC Chief Clayton: 'Every ICO I've Seen Is a Security'
Initial coin offerings were one of several subjects up for discussion during Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 6, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 6, 2018
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