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 Price Could Triple in 2017, Saxo Bank Says in 'Outrageous' Prediction

Danish investment bank Saxobank has an “outrageous” prediction for 2017: the price of bitcoin could triple.

Crystal Ball, Prediction

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'Big Four' Firm Deloitte Invests in First Blockchain Startup

Professional services firm Deloitte invested in its first blockchain startup today, revealing it is backing SETL.

shoes, baby

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ECB, Bank of Japan Launch Joint Distributed Ledger Research Effort

The European Central Bank is weighing the use of distributed ledger tech in partnership with Japan’s central bank.

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Russia's Controversial Bitcoin Bill Could See Further Delays

Russia’s finance ministry is reportedly looking to introduce a bill regulating cryptocurrency sometime next year.

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Austria's Erste Bank Awards Ethereum Projects in Startup Contest

Two ethereum projects won plaudits at a recent startup contest sponsored by Austria-based Erste Bank.

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Overstock Faces Investor Hurdles Ahead of Blockchain Stock Sale

Overstock is lending a hand to broker-dealers as it inches closer to its blockchain-powered stock issuance.

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BNY Mellon Shakes Up Treasury Unit for Blockchain Focus

BNY Mellon’s treasury unit has organized a new innovation group aimed at investigating and testing new technologies like blockchain.

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US Federal Reserve Releases First Distributed Ledger Research Paper

The US Federal Reserve has released a new working paper on blockchain and distributed ledger tech.

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Malta Stock Exchange Lays Groundwork for Blockchain Testing

Malta’s stock exchange is in the early stages of experimenting with blockchain-based trading.

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US Commerce Department to Discuss Blockchain Copyright

US officials to discuss using blockchain for copyright management.

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