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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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Mystery Startup Tells the SEC It's Raising a $180 Million ICO
A little-known company in Estonia is looking to raise as much as $180 million in a SAFT sale, public records show.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 12, 2018 at 12:30 a.m. UTC
Jun 12, 2018
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Apple
Apple Co-Founder Backs Dorsey: Bitcoin Should Become Web's Currency
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is a big believer – though not an investor currently – in bitcoin.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 5, 2018 at 2:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 5, 2018
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Ripple
Former SEC Chair to Represent Ripple in XRP Lawsuit
Court records show that distributed ledger startup Ripple is being represented by two former SEC officials – including its former chairwoman.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 4, 2018 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2018
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The SEC Just Appointed Its First-Ever Crypto Czar
One of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's leading officials on the cryptocurrency and token sale front just got a promotion.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 4, 2018 at 7:54 p.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2018
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Crypto Startup Coinbase Names CEO for Japanese Subsidiary
Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase is officially headed to Japan.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 4, 2018 at 6:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2018
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Regulation
Vermont Regulators Hit ICO With Cease-and-Desist Notice
A company behind an ongoing initial coin offering (ICO) has been issued a cease-and-desist notice from the U.S. state of Vermont.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 4, 2018 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2018
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LinkedIn Co-Founder Is Raising $20 Million for Token Project
Newly published public documents indicate that one of the co-founders of LinkedIn is raising as much as $20 million in a SAFT sale.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 4, 2018 at 4:15 p.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2018
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Mastercard Looks to Blockchain to Make Coupons Immutable
A patent application from Mastercard suggests that the payments giant is eyeing blockchain as part of a way to verify the authenticity of coupons.
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By Stan Higgins
May 31, 2018 at 8:30 p.m. UTC
May 31, 2018
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IMF Official: Central Banks Need to Compete With Crypto
An IMF official believes central banks need to offer "better" fiat currencies in order to fend off potential competition from cryptocurrencies.
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By Stan Higgins
May 31, 2018 at 7:05 p.m. UTC
May 31, 2018
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Vermont Governor Signs Bill Clearing Way for Blockchain Companies
Vermont's governor has signed a bill allowing for the creation of so-called "blockchain-based limited liability corporations," public records show.
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By Stan Higgins
May 31, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. UTC
May 31, 2018
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