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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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New Zcash Software Sets Stage for 'Sapling' Upgrade
The development team of the zcash cryptocurrency has released new software that contains support elements of the network's planned Sapling upgrade.
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By Stan Higgins
May 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2018
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$30 Million Crypto Startup Fund Launched By Mobile Game Maker
A maker of mobile games based in Japan has launched a $30 million investment fund focused on cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
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By Stan Higgins
May 30, 2018 at 4:35 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2018
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Asus' New Crypto Mining Motherboard Has Space for 20 GPUs
Motherboard maker Asus has debuted a new product aimed specifically at cryptocurrency miners.
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By Stan Higgins
May 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2018
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No Disney, No PayPal? SEC Charges ICO Founder Over False Statements
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the company behind an initial coin offering (ICO) and its president with securities fraud.
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By Stan Higgins
May 29, 2018 at 8:32 p.m. UTC
May 29, 2018
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US, Canadian Regulators Launch Dozens of Crypto Scam Probes
An "international crackdown" on cryptocurrency scams was launched Monday by a group of securities regulators.
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By Stan Higgins
May 21, 2018 at 3:45 p.m. UTC
May 21, 2018
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Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Unveils Common Blockchain Standards
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance announced the release of a common technical specification at Consensus 2018 on Wednesday.
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By Stan Higgins
May 16, 2018 at 1:05 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2018
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HTC Plans to Ship a Blockchain Phone This Year
HTC was a trailblazer with its move to bring an Android smartphone to market in the late 2000s – and now it wants to do the same with blockchain.
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By Stan Higgins
May 15, 2018 at 5:14 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2018
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IBM Is Helping Build a Carbon Credit Blockchain Token
IBM is collaborating with environmental technology firm Veridium Labs to launch a token with the goal of shaking up the carbon credits industry.
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By Stan Higgins
May 12, 2018 at 8:10 p.m. UTC
May 12, 2018
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IBM, Global Citizen Seek Blockchain Solutions for Humanitarian Aid
IBM and Global Citizen are issuing a challenge to the world’s developers: use blockchain to revolutionize donations to humanitarian causes.
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By Stan Higgins
May 11, 2018 at 3:59 p.m. UTC
May 11, 2018
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US Lawmakers to Hear Case for Blockchain Supply Chain
Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are set to hold a hearing on blockchain tech next week.
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By Stan Higgins
May 2, 2018 at 2:35 p.m. UTC
May 2, 2018
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