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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Nearly Half of All DAO Funds Withdrawn After Ethereum Hard Fork

Forty-three percent, or nearly half of all funds, associated with The DAO have now been withdrawn by former project investors.

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Washington State Utility Raises Power Rates on Bitcoin Miners

A local utility in Washington State is raising power rates months after a dispute began between it and bitcoin miners seeking cheap electricity.

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Europol Hosts Digital Currency Conference for Law Enforcement

The European Union's (EU) top law enforcement agency recently held a two-day conference on the subject of digital currencies.

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UK Legislators Cast Critical Eye on Bitcoin and Blockchain

A committee of the House of Lords struck a curious but at times critical note when discussing blockchain and its impact on finance and government.

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Live Blog: UK Parliament Holds Hearing on Blockchain

A UK House of Lords committee is holding a hearing on blockchain this afternoon.

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Congressional Resolution Calls on US Government to Support Blockchain

A new Congressional resolution calls on the government to support payment innovations like digital currencies and blockchain.

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JPMorgan: Blockchain Tech is an ‘Opportunity’ for Asset Managers

A new report from JPMorgan Chase and Oliver Wyman argues that blockchain technology is an opportunity for asset managers.

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Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Boost GDP, Bank of England Says

The Bank of England has released new research suggesting a central bank-issued digital currency could lead to an increase in GDP.

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UK Parliament Hearing to Highlight Government Blockchain Applications

A UK House of Lords committee will meet next week to hear testimony from academics and representatives of the blockchain industry.

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Why SAP is Quietly Playing Test-and-See With Blockchain

While SAP has been exploring blockchain for over a year, it's only recently decided to become more vocal about its work.

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