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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Markets

Kimberley Process Inches Closer to 'Blood Diamond' Blockchain

A global tracking scheme for conflict diamonds is continuing its internal blockchain trials, according to a new report.

Diamond, Rough Diamond

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Bank of Canada Paper: Bitcoin Adoption Could Stabilize Price

The Bank of Canada has published a new staff working paper on the valuation of digital currencies like bitcoin.

canada, currency

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Hyperledger Blockchain Project Adds 17 New Members

Samsung SDS, an IT affiliate of the South Korean electronics giant, is one of 17 new members to join the Hyperledger Project.

ducks, toys

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US Health Department Selects 15 Blockchain Research Contest Winners

The US government's Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has announced the winners of a blockchain research paper contest.

HHS, Health and Human Services

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EU Parliament Rep Seeks €1 Million for Blockchain Research

A member of the European Parliament is proposing $1.1m be spent on a task force focused on studying digital currencies and blockchain.

euro, money

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Mizuho Bank Dealt Blow in Mt Gox Lawsuit Update

A US judge largely denied a push by Mizuho Bank last week to dismiss charges filed against it in a class action suit tied to the collapse of Mt Gox.

Justice, Court, Law

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Singapore Central Bank Proposes New Rules for Bitcoin Startups

Singapore's central bank has proposed a new regulatory framework for payments that could cover digital currency exchanges.

Singapore, sunset

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Did Ethereum's Fork Validate Bitcoin Block Size Conservatism?

CoinDesk explores how the ethereum hard fork affected sentiment regarding bitcoin's long-raging block size debate.

math, blackboard

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Hyperledger Blockchain Project Elects New Tech Committee

The Hyperledger Project, the blockchain initiative led by the Linux Foundation, has elected a new technical steering committee.

Voting

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Judge Grants Cryptsy Lawsuit Class Action Status

A Florida judge has certified a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of customers of the now-defunct digital currency exchange Cryptsy.

gavel, court