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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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Shrem Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
The trial of former Bitcoin Foundation vice chairman Charlie Shrem is now set to begin this September.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 29, 2014 at 8:11 p.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2014
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Cyprus Primary School Now Accepts Bitcoin for Student Fees
CoinDesk speaks to the local school and the individual who helped convince it to accept BTC.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 29, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2014
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Kncminer
Problems Plague KnCMiner As Broken 'Super Jupiters' Arrive
Buyers of KnCMiner's modified Jupiter miners have reported receiving damaged and malfunctioning products.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 28, 2014 at 6:12 p.m. UTC
Apr 28, 2014
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Bitcoin Game Show Gives Away Nearly 20 BTC Since Launch
Bitcoin game show "Take My Bitcoins" reports it has awarded nearly 20 BTC since it launched in April.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 25, 2014 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2014
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Feathercoin
All Things Alt: A Crypto Congress and a Birthday for Feathercoin
We feature a mobile game that use caishencoins, and an altcoin modeled after a TV show.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 25, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2014
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Crime
Google Pulls Five Mobile Wallpaper Apps Due to Bitcoin Mining Malware
Newly discovered bitcoin mining malware shows a greater degree of sophistication, says mobile security firm Lookout.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 24, 2014 at 10:56 p.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2014
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Experts to CNBC: US Dollar, Not Bitcoin, is the Future Digital Currency
Experts recently told CNBC that the dollar, not bitcoin, is the future of digital currency.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 24, 2014 at 7:50 p.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2014
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Law
Investor Group Optimistic in Fight to Stop Mt. Gox Liquidation
A group of investors are seeking control of the bankrupt Mt. Gox bitcoin exchange before its assets are liquidated.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 23, 2014 at 8:56 p.m. UTC
Apr 23, 2014
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Cleveland Merchants Join Forces for 'Bitcoin Boulevard US' Promotion
Local businesses in Cleveland, Ohio, are teaming up to create a new bitcoin destination called Bitcoin Boulevard US.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 23, 2014 at 6:10 p.m. UTC
Apr 23, 2014
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Voting Underway for Bitcoin Foundation Board of Directors
Around a dozen candidates will compete over the next week for the Board of Directors' two open seats.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 22, 2014 at 10:21 p.m. UTC
Apr 22, 2014
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