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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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SEC Chair Clayton: Crypto ETF Needs Exchanges 'Free From Manipulation'
Token issuers looking to fund their businesses with the proceeds should "start with the assumption that it's a securities offering," according to the SEC's Jay Clayton.
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By Nikhilesh DeStan Higgins
Nov 27, 2018 at 9:17 p.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2018
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El-Erian: Crypto Will Become 'More Widespread' But Not 'Dominant'
Mohamed El-Erian, the chief economic advisor for Allianz, said Tuesday that he believes cryptocurrencies will become more “widespread” but as part of a broader ecosystem.
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By Stan Higgins
Nov 27, 2018 at 6:28 p.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2018
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ICE Founder: 'We're Kind of Agnostic' on Bitcoin's Price
ICE founder and chairman Jeffrey Sprecher and Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler took to the stage during CoinDesk's Consensus: Invest event on Tuesday.
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By Stan Higgins
Nov 27, 2018 at 3:20 p.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2018
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Yes, This Wu-Tang Clan-Themed Cryptocurrency Is Actually Happening
The cryptocurrency being launched by the estate of the late Wu-Tang Clan member Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB) is soon to see a public pre-sale.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 23, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 23, 2018
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CME: Average Daily Volume for Bitcoin Futures Grew 41% in Q3
Average daily volumes for bitcoin futures trading saw a significant jump in the third quarter compared to the last period, according to CME Group.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 17, 2018 at 4:49 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2018
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Regulators Sue ICO Company That Falsely Claimed SEC Approval
The SEC is suing an ICO organizer and his company, alleging that they claimed the agency had approved its sale.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 11, 2018 at 3:05 p.m. UTC
Oct 11, 2018
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Twitter Promoted a Fake Elon Musk Crypto Giveaway Scam
A verified Twitter account masquerading as Elon Musk was used to publish and circulate a promoted tweet for a crypto scam Thursday.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 11, 2018 at 2:09 p.m. UTC
Oct 11, 2018
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SEC Asks Court to Enforce Subpoena in ICO Inquiry
The SEC is trying to subpoena an investment trust company as part of a probe into alleged fraud involving claims of a $100 million ICO.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 10, 2018 at 2:10 p.m. UTC
Oct 10, 2018
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US Senators Seek Stronger Sanctions on Venezuela's 'Petro' Cryptocurrency
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pushing for tighter sanctions against Venezuela's state-backed cryptocurrency, known as the petro.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 5, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 5, 2018
US SenateVenezuelaNewsPetroNicolas Maduro
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Circle Eyes Crypto Securities Bid With Crowdfunding Site Acquisition
Crypto company Circle is reportedly moving to acquire SeedInvest, a crowdfunding platform for startups.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 5, 2018 at 1:50 p.m. UTC
Oct 5, 2018
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