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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EU Draft Report: Customs Agents Ill-Equipped to Monitor Cryptocurrencies

MEPs are worried about the monitoring of cryptocurrencies at EU borders, according to a draft report.

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Circle Is Building a Master Mobile Payments Network on Ethereum

Blockchain startup Circle has revealed a new inter-wallet settlement system called CENTRE, aimed at connecting the world's digital payment services.

Circle

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Air France Tests Blockchain for Supply Chain Tracking

One of the world's largest airlines is looking at how it can apply blockchain tech to track workflows within its aircraft maintenance systems.

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Council Staffers Fired for Bitcoin Mining in Crimea

Two employees of the Council of Ministers in Crimea have been fired after getting caught mining bitcoins on official computers.

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GAW Miners CEO Held Liable for $9.8 Million Judgment in SEC Case

A US federal judge has signed off on a final judgment against GAW Miners CEO Homero Josh Garza.

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SEC Chair 'Optimistic' on Efforts to Catch ICO Bad Guys

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange commission offered new remarks on the topic of ICOs earlier today.

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Former Bundesbank Chief: Bitcoin Doesn't Meet Full Definition of a Currency

UBS chairman Axel Weber offered a strong rebuke of cryptocurrencies during an event in Zürich earlier today.

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OneCoin Promoter Targeted By Finnish Police in Ongoing Investigation

Police in Finland have moved into a new stage in their ongoing investigation into to the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme.

Polisi

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New Banks Join UBS-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Platform

Four major banks have joined a trade finance initiative launched late last year by Switzerland-based UBS and tech giant IBM.

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Goldman Sachs CEO: 'No Conclusion' on Bitcoin Yet

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein hasn't made up his mind about bitcoin, according to a new statement via Twitter.

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

HONORING GLOBAL WOMEN LEADERS
The Goldman Sachs – Fortune Global Women Leaders Award
Catherine Nyambala Founder and Executive Director, STEMAfrica, Kenya
Precious Simba, Founder/Director Girls Development Initiative, Zimbabwe
Madhu Uday, Founder and CEO, Earthen Symphony, India

Presenter: Lloyd Blankfein, Chairman and CEO, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Introduction: Andy Serwer, Managing Editor, Fortune 

Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit