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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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Bitpay
BitPay Partners With Software Provider For New Hotel Booking Tool
GuestLeader, a hotel booking tool, was developed by BitPay and hotel revenue management software provider REVPAR GURU.
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By Stan Higgins
May 6, 2014 at 10:01 p.m. UTC
May 6, 2014
BitPayExchangesTravelLifestyleNews
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Bitcoin foundation
Bitcoin Foundation to Announce Election Winners Friday
The final round of voting has begun in the Bitcoin Foundation election for two open Board of Directors seats.
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By Stan Higgins
May 6, 2014 at 8:25 p.m. UTC
May 6, 2014
Bitcoin FoundationElectionsNews
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Politics
Wisconsin Politician Forced to Return $100 Bitcoin Donation
Politician Mark Clear returned the donation after a state campaign finance regulator declined to authorize the contribution.
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By Stan Higgins
May 5, 2014 at 9:50 p.m. UTC
May 5, 2014
PoliticsPolitical CampaignsFECDonationsRegulationNews
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Bitcoin foundation
At MIT Bitcoin Expo, a Digital Currency Economy Takes Shape
Bitcoin leaders gathered at MIT this weekend to teach students how to get involved in the bitcoin economy.
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By Stan Higgins
May 5, 2014 at 4:35 p.m. UTC
May 5, 2014
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Dogecoin
All Things Alt: Ponzi Schemes, Blackcoin USBs and a Time Warp Attack
This week's altcoin news includes an attack on the whitecoin block chain and a ponzi-themed dogecoin game.
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By Stan Higgins
May 2, 2014 at 10:06 p.m. UTC
May 2, 2014
DogecoinAll Things AltLifestyleAltcoinsNews
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California
Buying Beer With Bitcoin is Legal in California, Official Says
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has indicated bitcoin can be used in liquor sales.
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By Stan Higgins
May 2, 2014 at 6:56 p.m. UTC
May 2, 2014
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Markets
China
Chinese Bitcoin Exchange FXBTC to Close Citing Central Bank Pressure
FXBTC has announced that it will close on 10th May amid continued pressure from the People's Bank of China.
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By Stan Higgins
May 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
May 2, 2014
ChinaExchangesNews
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Markets
Exchanges
Canadian Exchange CAVIRTEX to Launch Bitcoin ATMs Across Canada
Newly-announced services include a relaunched in-person bill payment deposit option and a branded ATM network.
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By Stan Higgins
May 1, 2014 at 9:31 p.m. UTC
May 1, 2014
ExchangesCAVIRTEXBitcoin ATMsBitcoinNews
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Bitcoin foundation
Bitcoin Foundation Voting Round Could End With No Clear Winners
CoinDesk examines how the Bitcoin Foundation's bylaws could affect the results of the current voting round to close today.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 30, 2014 at 10:35 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2014
Bitcoin FoundationElectionsNews
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Markets
Exchanges
Blockchain Seeks Community Assistance for Product Testing
Blockchain has announced that it is seeking applicants for a new beta testing group.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 29, 2014 at 10:15 p.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2014
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