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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Australian Finance Regulator Unveils Blockchain Research Effort

Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is launching a new innovation hub dedicated in part to blockchain research.

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China's Biggest Blockchain Backer Launches Startup Accelerator

The venture arm of major Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang Group has launched a new blockchain startup accelerator

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Fed Governor Voices Caution on Central Bank Digital Currencies

Central bank-issued digital currencies could stifle private-sector payments innovation, a senior Federal Reserve official said today.

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Texas Lawmaker Proposes Constitutional Right to Own Bitcoin

A Texas lawmaker has put forward a proposed constitutional amendment that would protect the right to own and use digital currencies like bitcoin.

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Australian Government Commits $350k to Blockchain Standards Effort

Australia’s government has committed funding to develop blockchain standards, while a new roadmap for the initiative has also been released.

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Bitcoin Lending Concept Debuted At Bank of Japan Event

HAW Technologies has developed a bitcoin lending market concept, presented at an event hosted by Japan’s central bank.

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The $45-Dollar Question: What's Going On With the Price of Dash?

The price of dash is on a tear – but why?

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The Price of Bitcoin is Now Worth More Than One Ounce of Gold

Bitcoin’s price has reached parity with the per-ounce spot price of gold for the second time in its history.

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Reuters: Self-Proclaimed 'Satoshi' Craig Wright Still Seeking Bitcoin Patents

The man who controversially claimed to be bitcoin's inventor has featured in a report claiming he is making a "land grab" for bitcoin patents.

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230 Million: Ethereum Classic Community Backs Limit on Total Tokens

The community around ethereum classic is planning to putting a cap on the total amount of blockchain tokens that will ever be created.

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