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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Templum Raises $2.7 Million in Bid to Launch Regulated Token Trading System

New York-based blockchain startup Templum has raised $2.7 million in a new seed funding round.

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City of Tokyo Announces Blockchain Startup Accelerator

The government of Tokyo is organizing a new blockchain-focused startup along with Japanese think tank NRI.

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Malta Proposes Rules for Cryptocurrency Investment Funds

Malta's government has proposed new rules for investment funds that plan to invest in cryptocurrencies.

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Vladimir Putin Mandates New Rules for Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued 5 new decrees related to cryptocurrency, including planned rules around ICOs.

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Intel Partners With Ledger to Integrate Bitcoin Wallet Software and SGX Tech

Blockchain wallet hardware startup Ledger has announced a new partnership with tech giant Intel.

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Saudi Prince Al-Waleed: Bitcoin Is 'Going to Implode'

A senior member of the Saudi royal family struck a critical tone about bitcoin during a media appearance today.

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Canada Court Holds ICO Organizer in Contempt

A Canadian court ruled against the organizer of an ICO after it was alleged that they repeatedly violated orders to cease soliciting investors.

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Mark Cuban-Backed Unikrn Raises $31 Million in E-Sports Token Sale

Unikrn, an e-sports betting site, has raised roughly $31 million in an initial coin offering, or ICO.

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Dilbert Comics Mock Blockchain Mania

Initial coin offerings – the blockchain funding use case – are the latest subject of the long-running "Dilbert" comic strip.

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TSMC: Cryptocurrency Mining Drove Strong Third Quarter Revenue

Cryptocurrency mining was a boon this past quarter for semiconductor foundry operator TSMC, according to new statements.

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