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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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Mining
TSMC Expects 'Strong' Crypto Mining Demand to Continue
Cryptocurrency mining demand provided a boost to TSMC's fourth-quarter revenue, according to new statements from the foundry giant.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 18, 2018 at 4:20 p.m. UTC
Jan 18, 2018
MiningNewsTSMCFoundry
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Markets
Futures
Milestone: Cboe's First Bitcoin Futures Contract Expired Today
The first bitcoin futures contract listed by Cboe has expired, a move that came amid a turbulent day of trading that saw the cryptocurrency's price drop below $10,000.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 17, 2018 at 10:30 p.m. UTC
Jan 17, 2018
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Markets
News
BitConnect Investors Left in the Lurch as Token's Price Drops 90%
Numerous users complained on social media they couldn't cash out their BCC tokens on BitConnect's site following the shutdown of its lending platform.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 17, 2018 at 4:57 p.m. UTC
Jan 17, 2018
NewsBitconnect
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Markets
Prices
Bitcoin's Price Drops Below $10,000 for First Time Since Early December
The price of bitcoin has fallen below $10,000 for the first time since early December.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 17, 2018 at 2:26 p.m. UTC
Jan 17, 2018
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Exchanges
BitConnect Shutters Crypto Exchange Site After Regulator Warnings
The company behind the controversial cryptocurrency BitConnect has announced that it will close down its lending and exchange platform.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 17, 2018 at 12:22 a.m. UTC
Jan 17, 2018
ExchangesNewsBitconnect
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News
Mark Cuban: Dallas Mavericks to Accept Bitcoin, Ether 'Next Season'
The Dallas Mavericks will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments during their next season, according to owner and investor Mark Cuban.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 16, 2018 at 3:50 p.m. UTC
Jan 16, 2018
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Lithuania
Lithuania's Central Bank Unveils Blockchain Startup Sandbox
The central bank of Lithuania has launched a new regulatory "sandbox" for startups working with blockchain.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 15, 2018 at 4:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 15, 2018
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Markets
Law
Tennessee Might Also Recognize Blockchain Data Through Proposed Law
A lawmaker in Tennessee has filed a new bill that recognizes a blockchain signature as a kind of legal electronic record.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 12, 2018
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Treasury department
US Finance Regulators Form Crypto Working Group, Says Mnuchin
Steven Mnuchin said on Friday that the Financial Stability Oversight Council has formed a working group focused on cryptocurrencies.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 12, 2018 at 4:20 p.m. UTC
Jan 12, 2018
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Canada
KFC Canada Is Accepting Bitcoin for Fried Chicken
Fried chicken chain KFC Canada is accepting bitcoin for a limited time for a so-called "Bitcoin Bucket."
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 12, 2018 at 3:15 a.m. UTC
Jan 12, 2018
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