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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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What to Expect When CFTC, SEC Chiefs Talk Crypto With Congress
Congress will hold what may be the most consequential hearing in years on cryptocurrency Tuesday, with the heads of the SEC and CFTC in the hot seat.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 5, 2018 at 10:05 p.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2018
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Bitcoin's Price Dips Below $7K As Crypto Selloff Continues
Bitcoin prices dropped below $7,00 for the first time since mid-November on Monday.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 5, 2018 at 6:28 p.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2018
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Report: China Cutting Access to Overseas Crypto Trading
Chinese regulators are stepping up a crackdown that began last year on websites for cryptocurrency trading and investing, according to local reports.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 5, 2018 at 1:02 p.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2018
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New York Lawmaker Proposes Study of State-Backed Cryptocurrency
A New York lawmaker has proposed researching the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 5, 2018 at 7:01 a.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2018
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SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set for Senate Crypto Hearing
The heads of the SEC and the SEC are set to testify on cryptocurrencies before Congress next week.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 31, 2018 at 8:30 p.m. UTC
Jan 31, 2018
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Bitcoin Tax Payments Bill Advances in Arizona
Lawmakers in Arizona have advanced a proposal that would allow residents in the state to pay their taxes in bitcoin.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 31, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 31, 2018
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Facebook Is Banning Ads for Bitcoin and ICOs
Social media giant Facebook has unveiled a new policy that bans advertisements involving bitcoin and initial coin offerings, among others. 
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 30, 2018 at 7:26 p.m. UTC
Jan 30, 2018
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Report: CFTC Sends Subpoenas to Bitfinex, Tether
The CFTC has subpoenaed Bitfinex and Tether, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 30, 2018 at 6:50 p.m. UTC
Jan 30, 2018
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Crypto Hedge Fund Polychain Says No IPO in the Works
Cryptocurrency hedge fund Polychain Capital has pushed back against a report that it is seeking to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in an IPO.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 29, 2018 at 7:40 p.m. UTC
Jan 29, 2018
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Ripple Vets Raising Money for Crypto Hedge Fund
Two former employees of distributed ledger startup Ripple are raising money for a new cryptocurrency hedge fund, public records show.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 29, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. UTC
Jan 29, 2018
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