Stan Higgins

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).

Stan Higgins

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Banking Survey: 65% of US Consumers 'Unlikely' to Buy Bitcoin

A report from the Massachusetts Division of Banks suggests many consumers are still wary about bitcoin.

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Sync Community Raising 15 BTC to Help Lead Developer Leave Gaza

The Sync community is raising funds to help its lead developer and his family escape the Gaza Strip.

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Leading Altcoin Developers Speak Out Against New York's BitLicense Proposal

CoinDesk speaks with several altcoin developers about the potential impact of the BitLicense framework.

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Chamber of Digital Commerce to Form Fund for Pro-Bitcoin Politicians

The Chamber of Digital Commerce has announced a political action committee that will attempt to shape US bitcoin regulation.

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Bullion Dealer Drops Credit Card Payments After Bitcoin Success

Agora Commodities recently dropped credit card payments, favoring bitcoin as both an investment and means of value exchange.

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Mining Roundup: Rigs for Home Heating and a Bitcoin Backbone

Gavin Andresen addresses a next-generation mining network solution while CoinTerra and Spondoolies move new offerings to market.

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From Gold Rush to Arms Race: Why Bitcoin Mining is Heading North

As the mining industry evolves, the Arctic Circle is attracting broader interest from bitcoin companies.

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FireEye Founder: Bitcoin Could Secure Our Global Payments Infrastructure

In a new interview, PeerNova investor and FireEye founder Ashar Aziz discusses bitcoin, cryptography and digital infrastructure.

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New York Extends Comment Period for BitLicense Proposal

The New York Department of Financial Services has extended the comment period for the BitLicense proposal.

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ASIC Maker Seeks to Bring German Efficiency to Bitcoin Mining

German startup CoinBau talks to CoinDesk about its new, super-efficient bitcoin mining ASIC chip.

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