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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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New Decentralized Crowdfunding Platform Could Reshape Bitcoin Landscape
Bitcoin developer Mike Hearn opens up about his decentralized 'Lighthouse' platform.
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By Stan Higgins
May 21, 2014 at 9:25 a.m. UTC
May 21, 2014
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Dutch Artist Earns €10,000 in BTC During Bitcoin2014 Conference
A Dutch artist sold a painting for 10,000 euros-worth of bitcoin at a gallery in Amsterdam during Bitcoin2014.
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By Stan Higgins
May 20, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. UTC
May 20, 2014
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Chicago Sun-Times to Let Readers Buy Jay-Z, Beyonce Tickets With Bitcoin
The Chicago Sun-Times will deploy ads with bitcoin payment support that enable direct consumer purchases.
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By Stan Higgins
May 19, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
May 19, 2014
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Brock Pierce to Bitcoin Foundation: I Will Not Step Down
Bitcoin Foundation board member Brock Pierce has written a letter to the organisation, dismissing criticisms raised by the community.
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By Stan Higgins
May 19, 2014 at 8:35 p.m. UTC
May 19, 2014
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Litecoin
All Things Alt: Advanced Algorithms, Maxcoin Reborn and a Second Lap for Dogecoin
Maxcoin hints at a comeback while Dogecar driver Josh Wise takes a second shot at NASCAR stardom.
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By Stan Higgins
May 16, 2014 at 10:26 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2014
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Bitcoin Businesses Detail Banking Setbacks at US Task Force Hearing
A panel of US bitcoin business executives said today it is difficult to build relationships with banks.
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By Stan Higgins
May 16, 2014 at 7:46 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2014
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BitPay, Toshiba Partnership Brings Bitcoin to 6,000 New Merchants
BitPay is partnering with electronics manufacturer Toshiba on bitcoin integration for the latter company's point-of-sale platform.
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By Stan Higgins
May 15, 2014 at 10:01 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2014
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Coinkite Taps Bitcoin Developer Peter Todd For Advisory Role
Todd will serve as an advisor to Coinkite as the company expands and evolves its business model.
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By Stan Higgins
May 15, 2014 at 7:16 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2014
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CoinJar Launches Bitcoin Donation Drive for Teen Entrepreneur
The Australia-based exchange is giving a funding boost to an enterprising young farmer.
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By Stan Higgins
May 15, 2014 at 6:01 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2014
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CNET Founder Launches Low-Cost Bitcoin Payments Platform
Halsey Minor's new company will specialize in low-cost transactions for merchants and consumers in bitcoin and fiat currencies.
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By Stan Higgins
May 15, 2014 at 2:49 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2014
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