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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Blockchain Trade Group Adds First Credit Union

Digital Federal Credit Union has joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce, the Washington, DC-based blockchain trade organization.

Recruitment, assimilation

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Korean Credit Card Giant to Integrate Blockchain Identity Service

South Korea’s largest credit card company is set to use a blockchain identity solution developed by local bitcoin startup Coinplug.

Credit Card

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Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain Voting Service

A major securities exchange in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a blockchain-enabled voting system.

Abu Dhabi

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Mercuria Chief: Blockchain Could Cut Oil Market Costs By 30%

The chief executive of Mercuria, one of the world’s largest commodities traders, is bullish on blockchain.

Dunand, Mercuria

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The Russian Government is Testing Blockchain for Document Storage

A Russian government agency focused on anti-trust regulation is testing blockchain to exchange and secure documents.

Paper Tsunami

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Russian Payments Firm QIWI Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

Russian payments firm QIWI has joined the R3 blockchain consortium.

Group

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Blockchain Could Reshape Finance Admin, UK Risk Assessors Say

A risk assessment agency within the UK government recently published comments on blockchain technology.

Admin

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UN Considers Blockchain in Search for Sustainability Solutions

Blockchain is set to be discussed during a meeting at the United Nations today centered on sustainable development.

United Nations, UN

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Blockchain Stock Market Startup Funderbeam Raises $2.6 Million

A startup headquartered in London is using blockchain to power a next-generation stock market has raised $2.6m in new venture funding.

Stocks

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Japan to Drop 8% Bitcoin Sales Tax

The government of Japan is reportedly planning to exempt bitcoin and other virtual currencies from a national sales tax.

japan, skyscraper