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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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Australia's Securities Watchdog Moves to Halt 'Deceptive' ICOs
Yet another global regulator is speaking out about its attempts to fight fraud in the ICO market. This time, it's Australia taking the lead.
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By Stan Higgins
May 1, 2018 at 11:45 a.m. UTC
May 1, 2018
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FTC to Host Consumer Protection Workshop on Cryptocurrency Scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is planning to host a workshop on cryptocurrency scams and fraud in June.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 30, 2018 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2018
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Nasdaq 'Would Consider' Creating a Crypto Exchange, Says CEO
The CEO of Nasdaq suggested Wednesday that the company could open a cryptocurrency exchange in the future.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 25, 2018 at 4:45 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2018
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DOJ Charges ICO Co-Founder With Securities Fraud
The Department of Justice has unveiled fraud charges against a co-founder of cryptocurrency startup Centra.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 20, 2018 at 5:53 p.m. UTC
Apr 20, 2018
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Pornhub Adds Crypto Payment Option With Verge Token
Adult entertainment website Pornhub has announced that it will begin accepting the cryptocurrency verge as payment.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 17, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2018
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EOS Leads Pack As Top 10 Cryptos See Price Upticks
Prices for the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization have risen during Wednesday's trading session.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 11, 2018 at 3:41 p.m. UTC
Apr 11, 2018
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SEC Sues Public Company That Saw Crypto Stock Price Boost
A publicly traded company that saw its stock price soar after announcing a crypto startup acquisition has been sued by the SEC.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 6, 2018 at 3:25 p.m. UTC
Apr 6, 2018
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Ethereum
Bitmain Confirms Release of First Ethereum ASIC Miners
Bitcoin mining hardware firm Bitmain unveiled its long-rumored ethereum mining tech on Monday.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 3, 2018 at 3:21 p.m. UTC
Apr 3, 2018
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Ether Drops Below $400 to Hit Lowest Price Since November
The price of ether, the cryptocurrency of the ethereum network, fell below $400 on Thursday for the first time since November.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 29, 2018 at 9:31 p.m. UTC
Mar 29, 2018
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Report: Korean Insurer Denies Claim from Bankrupt Crypto Exchange
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange has reportedly had its insurance claim denied months after it closed following a debilitating hack.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 29, 2018
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