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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Prime Minister's Son to Head Barbados Blockchain Startup

Barbados-based payments startup Bitt has hired Rawdon Adams, the son of an ex-prime minister, as its new CEO.

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Russia Likely to Ban Bitcoin Payments, Deputy Finance Minister Says

Russia's cryptocurrency bill is expected to be completed by October, according to a senior government official.

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The Head of the SEC Is 'Concerned' About ICO Pump-and-Dumps

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission is worried about the risk of "pump-and-dump schemes" in the ICO space.

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Macquarie Analyst Rejects Jamie Dimon's Bitcoin 'Fraud' Critique

An senior analyst for Macquarie Group has pushed back against some of the criticism against bitcoin coming from Wall Street.

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Two More Bitcoin Futures ETFs Are Up for SEC Approval

A growing number of companies are looking to launch ETFs tied to bitcoin derivatives contracts, public records show.

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Accenture Awarded Patent for 'Editable Blockchain' Tech

Professional services firm Accenture has been awarded a patent tied to its work on an "editable blockchain."

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Morgan Stanley CEO: Bitcoin Is 'More Than Just A Fad'

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman thinks that bitcoin is more than a "fad," according to new statements.

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Ether Prices Climb Above $300 to Break Two-Week Lull

Ether prices have climbed back above the $300 level for the first time in more than two weeks. 

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Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Sets Deadline for Yuan Withdrawals

China's oldest bitcoin exchange has released new details on how it will end yuan trading following a crackdown by the domestic government.

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US Government Awards $750k in New Blockchain Startup Grant

A blockchain startup from Virginia has received additional funding from the US Department of Homeland Security for ID and online access solutions.

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