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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Microsoft, USAA Join DC Blockchain Policy Group

Tech giant Microsoft and military-focused banking and insurance firm USAA are among the newest members of the Chamber of Digital Commerce.

DC

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Doubts Cast As Craig Wright Publishes Proof He Created Bitcoin

Months after reports identified him as Satoshi Nakamoto, Craig Wright has released new evidence in a bid to prove that he is the creator of bitcoin.

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Commonwealth Secretariat Unveils Secure Blockchain Messaging App

The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a blockchain-powered secure communication tool for governments and law enforcement.

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Isle of Man Regulator Seeks Rule Change to Ease Bitcoin Gambling

The government of the Isle of Man is looking to plug a gap in its gambling regulatory structure as it relates to bitcoin and digital currencies.

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Thomson Reuters Exec Believes There Will Be 'Thousands' of Blockchain Uses

Scott Manuel, vice president and head of product management for Thomson Reuters, discusses his firm's developing blockchain strategy.

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Stock Transfer Firm, Blockchain Startup Partner to Build Securities Registry

Australian stock transfer company Computershare is working with a UK-based blockchain startup to create securities registries using the technology.

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Gaming Platform Steam Now Accepting Bitcoin

Confirming a long-rumored move, gaming and digital media platform Steam is now accepting bitcoin payments through processing service BitPay.

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UK Government Could Track Student Loans and Grants with Blockchain

The UK government is looking at the use of blockchains to track student loans and public grants.

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UK Treasury Won't Seek AML Rules for Bitcoin Wallet Providers

The UK Treasury has said in a new report that it won’t impose AML rules on digital currency wallet providers in a bid to avoid regulatory burdens.

H.M. Treasury headquarters in London

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DARPA Seeks Blockchain Messaging System for Battlefield Use

A major US defense agency devoted to advanced R&D is seeking to create a secure-blockchain-based messaging system.

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