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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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China
Study: Speculation Isn't the Sole Driver of Bitcoin Prices
The newly released academic paper found evidence that the bitcoin market is maturing and building fundamentals.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 4, 2014 at 9:21 p.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2014
ChinaVenture CapitalResearchInvestorsNewsInvestorsFeatures
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Developers
MIT Bitcoin App Contest to Award Innovative Developers $15k in Prizes
The MIT contest will award developers $15,000 in prizes to bolster bitcoin awareness at the university.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 4, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2014
DevelopersTechnologyMITApplicationsMIT Bitcoin ProjectLifestyleEventsTechnology News
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Tipping
Bitcoin Tipping App Cheers Aims to Change How Musicians Get Paid
Cheers enables users to send bitcoin tips and messages to musicians, share info and learn about new artists.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 3, 2014 at 10:05 p.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2014
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Crime
Erik Voorhees Faces $50k Fine Over Unauthorized Securities Sale
The serial entrepreneur is banned from engaging in securities offerings for five years, and must pay over $50,000.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 3, 2014 at 5:07 p.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2014
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Bitpay
Rapper 50 Cent Accepts Bitcoin for New Album 'Animal Ambition'
50 Cent is one of the most high-profile rap artists to get involved with bitcoin to-date.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 3, 2014 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2014
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Markets
Canada
North America's Bitcoin Roadshow Offers Free Car as Grand Prize
The campaign will hit dozens of major cities across North America, offering free BTC and prizes along the way.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 2, 2014 at 9:51 p.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2014
CanadaLifestyleNewsEvents
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Markets
Venture capital
Citi: Bitcoin a Threat to Debit and Credit Card Issuers
Citi suggests that digital currencies may challenge debit and credit card companies if adoption grows.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 2, 2014 at 6:51 p.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2014
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Markets
Dogecoin
To The Moon: The Top 5 Dogecoin Videos
CoinDesk reviews some of the internet's best and strangest dogecoin-related videos.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 1, 2014 at 11:05 a.m. UTC
Jun 1, 2014
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Markets
Hashfast
HashFast Staves Off Involuntary Bankruptcy In San Francisco Court
A federal bankruptcy judge gave HashFast permission to sell some of its stock and hire a chief restructuring officer.
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By Stan Higgins
May 30, 2014 at 9:10 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2014
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Dogecoin
All Things Alt: Darkcoin Duels XC and the Demise of McDogecoin
This week saw several coin communities erupt into turmoil, while McDonald's stifled a dogecoin awareness initiative.
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By Stan Higgins
May 30, 2014 at 8:40 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2014
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