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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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Coinffeine to Challenge Centralized Bitcoin Exchanges with Distributed Alternative
A development team from Spain is working on what could be the world's first decentralized bitcoin exchange.
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By Stan Higgins
May 29, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
May 29, 2014
ExchangesEuropeSpainTechnologyCoinffeineNewsFeaturesTechnology News
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Markets
Technology
Darkcoin Price in Turmoil Following Emergency Fork, Network Issues
After passing litecoin prices last week, darkcoin prices have fallen below $10 amid growing pains with its nascent network.
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By Stan Higgins
May 28, 2014 at 9:35 p.m. UTC
May 28, 2014
TechnologyDarkcoinAltcoinsNewsOther Public Protocols
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Mt gox
Mt. Gox to Sell Bitcoin Trademark, But Could a Buyer Enforce It?
Tibanne, the owner of Mt. Gox, is looking to sell its bitcoin trademark despite questions about the trademark's validity.
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By Stan Higgins
May 28, 2014 at 6:31 p.m. UTC
May 28, 2014
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Venture capital
US Court Decision May Prompt More Mt. Gox Revival Bids
A US bankruptcy court has rejected CoinLab's bid to stop Sunlot Holdings from buying Mt. Gox.
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By Stan Higgins
May 27, 2014 at 10:40 p.m. UTC
May 27, 2014
Venture CapitalCoinLabMt GoxExchangesBankruptcyInvestorsSunlot HoldingsNewsInvestors
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Finance
Coinbase
Fidor Bank, BIPS Team Up for Merchant Bitcoin Payments Initiative
BIPS has forged a new relationship with Fidor Bank to offer free SEPA bank settlements to merchants.
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By Stan Higgins
May 27, 2014 at 5:35 p.m. UTC
May 27, 2014
CoinbaseBIPSBitPayStartupsFidor BankSEPAMerchantsCompanies
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Markets
Vertcoin
All Things Alt: Vertcoin Gets Hot, a Bitcoin-Backed Coin and a Crypto Confession
A hot sauce maker has a new altcoin product while a new coin seeks to absolve your sins.
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By Stan Higgins
May 23, 2014 at 9:46 p.m. UTC
May 23, 2014
VertcoinMintPalAltcoinsNewsOther Public Protocols
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Markets
Technology
How True Anonymity Made Darkcoin King of the Altcoins
CoinDesk talks with darkcoin developer Evan Duffield about the development and future of a truly anonymous digital currency.
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By Stan Higgins
May 23, 2014 at 8:50 p.m. UTC
May 23, 2014
TechnologyDarkcoinAltcoinsNewsOther Public ProtocolsTechnology News
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Markets
Coinbase
Budweiser, Coinbase Partner to Give Free Bitcoin to Concert Attendees
Coinbase is continuing to court the college crowd with its latest bitcoin giveaway program.
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By Stan Higgins
May 21, 2014 at 8:15 p.m. UTC
May 21, 2014
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Markets
Ecb
European Central Bank: Bitcoin a Risky Alternative to Euro
ECB Executive Board member Yves Mersch said this week that bitcoin is inferior to the euro.
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By Stan Higgins
May 21, 2014 at 5:32 p.m. UTC
May 21, 2014
ECBEuropean Central BankYves MerschRegulationNews
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Markets
Payments
San Jose Earthquakes Kick Off In-Stadium Bitcoin Payments
The Californian soccer team hopes to attract local cryptocurrency fans by accepting bitcoin for tickets, food and merchandise.
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By Stan Higgins
May 21, 2014 at 3:12 p.m. UTC
May 21, 2014
PaymentsSan Jose EarthquakesSoccerMerchantsLifestyleNewsEvents