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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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Finance
Law
Arizona Lawmakers Want to Let People Pay Taxes in Bitcoin
A new bill submitted to the Arizona Senate would, if approved, let people pay their state tax liabilities using bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 11, 2018 at 7:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 11, 2018
LawArizonaRegulationTaxesLegislationLegalUS &amp; Canada
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Markets
News
US Marshals Service to Auction Off $54 Million in Bitcoin
The U.S. Marshals Service has announced that it will auction off more than 3,800 bitcoins later this month.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 11, 2018 at 3:18 p.m. UTC
Jan 11, 2018
NewsUS MarshalsAuction
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Markets
News
Kodak's Cryptocurrency Is Already Being Presold
The company licensed by Kodak to use its name in conjunction with a new cryptocurrency has already begun pre-selling it ahead of a public initial coin offering (ICO).
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 10, 2018
NewsInvestmentsICOInitial Coin OfferingsInitial Coin OfferingKodakCoinpresale
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Markets
Mining
Kodak Debuts Bitcoin Miner as Blockchain Pivot Juices Stock Price
Kodak has licensed its name to a new bitcoin mining product.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 10, 2018 at 4:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 10, 2018
MiningNewsCESBitcoin MinerKodakBusiness News
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Markets
Cryptocurrency
Kodak Is Launching a Cryptocurrency for Photographers
U.S. technology firm Kodak has announced that it will launch its own cryptocurrency, with plans to host an initial coin offering (ICO).
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 9, 2018 at 6:54 p.m. UTC
Jan 9, 2018
CryptocurrencyNewsICOKodakphotographycBusiness News
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Markets
Regulation
Nebraska Lawmaker Files 3 Blockchain Bills
A lawmaker in Nebraska has filed a trio of bills focused on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 9, 2018
RegulationNewsLegalLawsNebraskaBills
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Markets
Malaysia
Malaysia Securities Watchdog Issues ICO Cease-And-Desist
Malaysia's securities market watchdog has issued a cease-and-desist to a startup ahead of its planned initial coin offering (ICO).
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 9, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 9, 2018
MalaysiaRegulationNewsICOLegalCopyCashCease-and-Desist
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Markets
China
ViaBTC Announces Shutdown of Crypto Mining Contract Market
Chinese bitcoin mining pool ViaBTC has announced that it will close its marketplace for mining contracts this week.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 8, 2018 at 7:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 8, 2018
ChinaMiningNewsViaBTC
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Markets
News
Vermont Could Collect Taxes in Crypto Under Proposed Law
A state legislator in Vermont has proposed a bill to create a regulatory framework for blockchain tech, including a transaction tax payable in crypto.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 8, 2018
NewsLegislationVermontBill
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Markets
Sec
SEC Suspends Trading of Hong Kong Blockchain Firm's Stock
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted trading of a Hong Kong-based firm UBI Blockchain.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 8, 2018 at 3:05 p.m. UTC
Jan 8, 2018
SECRegulationNewsLegalUBI Blockchain