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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Bitcoin's Capacity Issues No 'Nightmare', But Higher Fees May Be New Reality

CoinDesk analyzes the recent decrease in transaction capacity on the bitcoin network and its affect on bitcoin users.

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BaFin: Blockchain Could Lead to 'New Standard' in Financial Markets

Germany’s top securities regulator has published a report that explores blockchain tech, offering early hints at how it views the technology.

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40 Banks Trial Commercial Paper Trading in Latest R3 Blockchain Test

A consortium of financial institutions led by startup R3CEV has completed a trial of five different blockchain solutions.

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Bank of England Official: Digital Currencies Could Impair Bank Lending

Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent discussed the possibility of central bank-issued digital currencies today.

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Japanese Legislator Calls for Bitcoin Tax Exemption

A legislator in Japan’s ruling political party has called for bitcoin purchases to be exempt from an 8% consumption tax, a news source says.

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IBM Exec Elected Chair of Hyperledger Blockchain Committee

An IBM executive has been elected as the chair of the technical advisory committee to the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain project.

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Korea's Securities Exchange Developing Blockchain Trading System

The Korea Exchange, South Korea’s lone securities exchange, is reportedly moving to create an over-the-counter trading platform using blockchain.

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Court Documents Show Cryptsy CEO Predicted Exchange Would Fail

Court documents suggest that the controversial digital currency exchange Cryptsy was expected to fail weeks before it announced its insolvency.

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Intel is Testing a Blockchain it Built With a Fantasy Sports Game

IT giant Intel is running an internal blockchain trial centered on a fantasy sports market.

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ASIC Chief: Blockchain Will Have 'Profound Implications' for Regulators

The head of Australia’s top securities watchdog said earlier this month that blockchain technology will have “profound implications”.

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