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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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Digital Assets Don't Change Reporting Needs, SEC's Top Accountant Says
The arrival of cryptos doesn't alter the need to maintain proper accounting records, the SEC's Wesley Bricker said Monday.
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By Stan Higgins
Sep 18, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 18, 2018
TaxUSRegulationAccountingNewsSecurities and Exchange CommissionUS &amp; Canada
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Crime
Landmark Crypto Crime Case Ends With Jail Sentence for GAW CEO
GAW Miners CEO Josh Garza has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to a wire fraud charge.
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By Stan Higgins
Sep 13, 2018 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
Sep 13, 2018
CrimeSECLawsuitGAW MinersRegulationPaycoinNewsJosh GarzaLegalJustice DepartmentHashletsUS &amp; Canada
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SEC Hits Crypto Asset Fund and 'ICO Superstore' With Penalties
The SEC announced twin agreements with two different cryptocurrency-related companies
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By Christine KimAnna BaydakovaStan Higgins
Sep 11, 2018 at 4:54 p.m. UTC
Sep 11, 2018
SECRegulationNewsICOs
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SEC Says It Will 'Review' Bitcoin ETF Rejections
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has said it will review the disapproval orders for nine bitcoin ETFs issued on Wednesday.
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By Stan Higgins
Aug 23, 2018 at 9:13 p.m. UTC
Aug 23, 2018
SECRegulationNewsBitcoin ETF
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SEC Rejects 9 Bitcoin ETF Proposals
The SEC has issued rejections to bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) proposals from ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion.
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By Nikhilesh DeStan HigginsMuyao Shen
Aug 22, 2018 at 10:12 p.m. UTC
Aug 22, 2018
ETFSECCryptocurrencyBitcoinRegulationNewsBitcoin ETFBreakingBusiness NewsMarkets News
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Markets
Fraud
SEC Slaps 'Fraudulent' ICO Founder With $30K Fine, Lifetime Ban
The SEC has issued a cease-and-desist along with a $30,000 penalty to the founder of a token sale it called "fraudulent."
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By Stan HigginsNikhilesh De
Aug 14, 2018 at 3:49 p.m. UTC
Aug 14, 2018
FraudSECRegulationNewsICOInitial Coin OfferingLegalToken SaleUS &amp; Canada
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Prices
Below $200 Billion: Crypto Market Sinks to New 2018 Low
Falling prices have sent the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies below $200 billion.
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By Stan Higgins
Aug 14, 2018 at 2:20 a.m. UTC
Aug 14, 2018
PricesBitcoinMarketsOther Public ProtocolsMarkets News
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Overstock Blockchain Spin-Off Raises $134 Million – With Millions More Committed
Overstock.com subsidiary tZero raised $134 million in its security token offering, the company said Thursday.
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By Stan HigginsNikhilesh De
Aug 9, 2018 at 8:36 p.m. UTC
Aug 9, 2018
OverstockNewsToken SaleTzeroSecurity TokensUse Cases &amp; VerticalsBusiness NewsTechnology News
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Prices
$30 Billion Lost: 4 Stats That Show a Crypto Market in Decline
Wednesday was a tough day for the cryptocurrency market at large, as several data points collected by CoinDesk illustrate.
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By Stan HigginsSam Ouimet
Aug 8, 2018 at 8:03 p.m. UTC
Aug 8, 2018
PricesBitcoinNewsMarketsMarkets News
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SEC Chief Got Into 'Heated' Debate on Crypto
A newly released transcript from an SEC roundtable showcases the passionate discussion around crypto within the agency.
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By Stan Higgins
Aug 1, 2018 at 3:20 p.m. UTC
Aug 1, 2018
SECRegulationNewsSecurities and Exchange CommissionLegalJay ClaytonUS &amp; Canada