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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Israel's Largest Bank Begins Blockchain Trial With Microsoft

Israel's largest bank is working with software giant Microsoft to develop a blockchain-based platform for creating digital bank guarantees.

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ICOs Welcome: Isle of Man to Unveil Friendly Framework for Token Sales

The Isle of Man is opening its doors to legally complaint ICOs.

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China's Crypto Exchanges Yank Token Listings Amid ICO Ban Fallout

China has banned ICOs – and the country's exchanges are quickly moving to adapt to the new reality.

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DLT Not Ready to Replace Settlement Systems, ECB and BoJ Say

The Bank of Japan and the ECB have said that blockchain technology is too "immature" to replace their real-time settlement systems.

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GSA Official: Blockchain Procurement Prototype Is Moving Forward

The U.S. General Services Administration is bullish about a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed to streamline the IT procurement bidding process.

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BTC-e Is Back Online, But Refund Efforts Are Anything But Smooth

BTC-e launched a refund option this weekend, but tech problems and scam attempts have complicated the situation.

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Russia's Central Bank Issues Warning on Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

The Bank of Russia, the country's central bank, has issued a new statement on the risks of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.

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Legitimate? IRS Defends Coinbase Customer Investigation in Court Filing

The IRS has submitted new arguments in its tax investigation dispute with cryptocurrency exchange startup Coinbase.

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Proof of Xerox? Copier Giant Pursues Blockchain Time-Stamping Strategy

Xerox may be looking to use blockchain to create digital proofs for documents and other forms of data, according to a patent filing.

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$5,000: Bitcoin Price Hits Historic New Milestone

Bitcoin markets rose above $5,000 for the first time after a week of rising prices.

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