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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Swaziland Central Bank Governor: It's 'Not Wise' to Dismiss Cryptocurrency

The central bank of Swaziland is conducting research into the local use of cryptocurrencies, its governor said last week.

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Bitcoin's Price Climbs Above $6,400 to Hit All-Time High

The price of bitcoin has hit a new all time high, crossing the $6,300 mark for the second time this week.

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Derivatives Giant CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Futures Contract

Derivatives marketplace operator CME Group has announced plans to launch a bitcoin futures product.

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US Government Research Lab Eyes Blockchain in Energy Data Tests

A research lab within the U.S. Department of Energy has revealed it is exploring the application of blockchain in next-generation power grids.

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IC3 Blockchain Initiative Expands Research Team to Europe

The IC3 cryptocurrency and blockchain research project has expanded, adding researchers from several European universities to its ranks.

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EU Government Pegs Blockchain as Beneficiary of €30 Billion Research Fund

The European Commission has announced €30 billion on new investments in technology initiatives including those involving blockchain.

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More Blockchain Pilots Needed, Says US Treasury Official

An official involved with the US Treasury's distributed ledger trial wants to see more government testing around the tech.

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Arkansas Sheriff's Office Mines Bitcoin to Fuel Dark Web Investigations

A sheriff's office based in Arkansas is taking a novel approach to its investigations into online crime: mining bitcoin.

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Peter Thiel: Bitcoin Is Like A 'Reserve Form Of Money'

Peter Thiel, the billionaire co-founder of PayPal, believes that critics of bitcoin are "underestimating" the cryptocurrency.

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French Regulator Launches 'UNICORN' ICO Support Project

France's top finance regulator is moving to support early-stage ICOs as it develops new rules around the tech.

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