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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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Crypto Mining for Political Campaigns? A US Elections Agency Is Considering It
US election officials are considering a request that, if approved, would let people contribute to political campaigns by mining cryptocurrencies.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 2, 2018
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Bill Clinton: Over-Regulation Could Kill Blockchain's 'Golden Goose'
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton highlighted the need to avoid too much regulation of new technologies like blockchain on Monday.
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By Stan HigginsDavid Floyd
Oct 1, 2018 at 7:10 p.m. UTC
Oct 1, 2018
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A Bitcoin Mining Moratorium Was Just Avoided in Montana
Officials in Missoula County, Montana, will investigate regulations around bitcoin mining despite local demands for a moratorium.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 1, 2018
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Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain Just Officially Filed for an IPO
Bitmain, the Beijing-based cryptocurrency mining giant, has officially filed an application to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). 
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By Wolfie ZhaoStan Higgins
Sep 26, 2018 at 1:42 p.m. UTC
Sep 26, 2018
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Google to Allow Ads for 'Regulated' Crypto Exchanges Next Month
Google has revealed that it will begin allowing cryptocurrency exchange advertisements in the U.S. and Japan, starting in October.
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By Stan Higgins
Sep 25, 2018 at 3:51 p.m. UTC
Sep 25, 2018
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Japan Regulators Seek Answers in Wake of Zaif's $60 Million Crypto Hack
Japan's top financial regulator is seeking answers from the operator of the Zaif cryptocurrency exchange.
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By Stan Higgins
Sep 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 25, 2018
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Regulation News Still Moves Bitcoin Prices, BIS Report Says
A new report from the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) contends that bitcoin markets are swayed by news events related to regulation.
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By Stan Higgins
Sep 24, 2018 at 7:06 p.m. UTC
Sep 24, 2018
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Australia's Securities Watchdog Has Halted 5 ICOs Since April
Australia's securities regulator said late last week that it has halted five initial coin offerings (ICOs) in as many months.
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By Stan Higgins
Sep 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 24, 2018
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Messaging Giant LINE Unveils Ambitious Plan for Crypto Token Ecosystem
LINE has revealed new details of its plan to launch a crypto-token economy by the end of this year.
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By Stan Higgins
Sep 20, 2018 at 4:31 a.m. UTC
Sep 20, 2018
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Commodity Traders, Major Banks Back New Blockchain Platform
A group of commodity traders and financial institutions have unveiled a new blockchain venture.
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By Stan Higgins
Sep 19, 2018 at 5:02 p.m. UTC
Sep 19, 2018
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