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 Privacy Gets 'Failing Grade' in 2016 Threat Report

A new report highlights some of the key privacy threats faced by bitcoin users in 2016.

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Bitcoin's Price is Flirting With $1,000

Bitcoin markets are breaking out, inching closer to $1,000.

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Fidelity’s Charity Arm Raised $7 Million in Bitcoin Donations in 2016

Fidelity Charitable, the public charity arm of mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments, raised $7m in bitcoin donations last year.

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UAE Central Bank: We Are Not Banning Bitcoin

The UAE's central bank isn't banning bitcoin, senior officials said in a statement today.

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IBM: Nine in 10 Government Execs Plan to Invest in Blockchain By 2018

Many of the government leaders queried by IBM in a recent survey say they want to put blockchain to work in the public sector.

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Gemini Speeds Up Deposits to Bypass Bitcoin Network Congestion

Digital currency exchange Gemini is doing away with transaction confirmations for approved customers.

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Switzerland Wants to Open a Sandbox to Attract More Blockchain Startups

Switzerland’s government is considering new regulations in light of fintech advancements such as blockchain.

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Abu Dhabi Bank Partners with Ripple for Cross-Border Payments

Abu Dhabi’s largest bank has begun offering a new cross-border transaction service in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

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Identity Startup Cambridge Blockchain Closes $2 Million Funding

Blockchain identity startup Cambridge Blockchain has finished raising $2m – money it plans to spend on pilot projects.

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Germany’s Central Bank Details Blockchain Trading Test Results

For Germany’s central bank, blockchain has proven to be a promising – if somewhat complicated – technology.

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