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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State Street Tests Blockchain for Investment Tracking

State Street is working on a new blockchain project aimed at cataloging transactions tied to investment assets.

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Federal Judge Rules Bitcoin is Money in US Trial

A federal judge in New York has ruled that bitcoin constitutes a form of money.

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Bank of England Considers Blockchain Compatibility for Settlement Service

The UK’s central bank said last week that it wants its next-generation settlement system to be blockchain-compatible.

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Australia to Lead International Blockchain Standards Effort

A major standards body has created a technical committee for blockchain and put Australia in charge of the effort.

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New Blockchain 'Alliance' Forms in Shanghai

A new group focused on promoting blockchain tech within the city of Shanghai’s business and technology sectors has been established.

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ItBit Rebrands as Paxos Amid Blockchain Pivot

Blockchain startup itBit has taken steps to reorganize its corporate assets.

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Can Blockchain Help America’s Veterans? One Lawmaker Thinks So

A US congressman has proposed that the country’s administration for veterans affairs use blockchain to track medical appointments.

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Apple Stirs Blockchain Controversy With App Store Removals

Two digital currency apps have run into a major new roadblock: Apple's internal developer guidelines.

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Blockchain Support Bill Passes Vote in US Congress

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for a national technology policy which includes language for digital currencies.

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EU's Top Cop Launches Digital Currency Working Group

Europol, the European Union’s top law enforcement agency has co-founded a new working group dedicated to digital currencies.

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