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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The US Treasury Is Testing Distributed Ledger Asset Tracking

The US Treasury Department has revealed that one of its agencies is launching a new blockchain pilot.

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US Commerce Department Backs Blockchain Trade Mission to UAE

Representatives from the blockchain industry are in the United Arab Emirates this week on a trade mission backed by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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European Central Bank Calls for DLT Post-Trade Interoperability

An ECB research report argues for greater interoperability between DLT and traditional systems as new services come online.

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Russia's Central Depository Trials Hyperledger for Bond Trading

Russia's central securities depository (CSD) is testing a new blockchain-based commercial bond trading platform built on Hyperledger Fabric.

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AIA and AIG Join B3i as Blockchain Consortium Adds 23 Members

The B3i blockchain insurance consortium has added 23 new contributors, bringing its total membership to more than three dozen.

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PBoC Advisor: 'China Was Right to Ban ICOs'

An advisor to China's central bank argued in a new op-ed that a recent move to crack down on initial coin offerings was the right course to take.

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Ross Ulbricht Drops Claim to Millions Raised in Silk Road Bitcoin Auctions

The convicted operator of the Silk Road dark market has given up his claim to over $48 million raised after the sale of more than 144,000 bitcoins.

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Report: Goldman Sachs Considering Bitcoin Services for Clients

Goldman Sachs is said to be in the early stages of planning a possible cryptocurrency trading operation, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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US Regulator: Cryptocurrencies May Pose Risks, Rewards for Credit Unions

The top regulator for US credit unions said in a new report that cryptocurrencies pose both risk and reward for institutions in the industry.

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VanEck's Bitcoin Futures ETF Effort Dealt Blow By SEC

VanEck's proposed bitcoin futures ETF is in doubt following a call with SEC officials earlier this month, according to a new letter.

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