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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European Parliament Report Proposes Task Force on Digital Currencies

A new European Parliament draft report on digital currencies calls for the creation of a task force specifically devoted to the technology.

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Exchange Acquisition Consolidates Finland's Bitcoin Market

Finland-based bitcoin broker Prasos has acquired a local bitcoin exchange to add to its range of services.

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US Prosecutors Believe Ex-Secret Service Agent Stole More Bitcoin from Silk Road

The US government now believes a corrupt Secret Service agent may have stolen additional bitcoins during the Silk Road investigation.

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Former Bitcoin Insurance Advisor Accused of Securities Fraud

The founder and former president of an insurance consultancy that is focused on the bitcoin industry has been accused of securities fraud.

Justice

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CFTC Hearing Explores Role of Regulators in Blockchain Future

A meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee discussed how blockchain could reshape the derivatives market.

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Orix, Shizuoka Become Latest Japanese Banks to Trial Blockchain

A group of Japanese financial services and technology companies have formed a new blockchain research initiative.

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JPMorgan Testing Blockchain Transfers With Over 2,000 Clients

JPMorgan has reportedly been moving money between London and Tokyo as part of a trial using blockchain technology.

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California Bankruptcy Judge Says Bitcoin is Property, Not Currency

A US district judge has ruled that bitcoins are a kind of intangible property in an ongoing civil case in California.

Justice

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International Securities Regulators Commit to Blockchain Research Effort

An international organization composed of the world’s top securities regulators is set to delve into blockchain technology research.

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With Satirical Trumpchain, Donald Trump Meets Bitcoin

Can real estate mogul and United States presidential contender Donald Trump make bitcoin great again?

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