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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Bitcoin Bill Delayed as Russian Lawmakers Seek 'Optimal Solution'

A working group within Russia's state legislature is further delaying work on a cryptocurrency legalization bill.

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OneCoin Promoters Fined €2.6 Million by Italian Consumer Watchdog

A consumer rights watchdog in Italy is fining a group of companies that have promoted OneCoin.

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$4,800: Goldman Sachs Analyst Thinks the Bitcoin Price Is Heading Higher

An analyst for Goldman Sachs said yesterday that bitcoin could shoot as high as $4,800 – comments that came amid new highs for the cryptocurrency.

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BTC-e to Offer Free Trading for Exchange Debt Token

Bitcoin exchange BTC-e has revealed new details about a cryptographic token it plans to issue as part of a bid to refund users.

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'Father of Financial Futures' Seeks Cryptocurrency Hardware Patent

A U.S. economist and businessman known for his work in advancing futures contracts is seeking a cryptocurrency hardware patent.

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The EU Is Building a 'Financial Transparency Gateway' with Blockchain

An official from the European Commission has revealed it is currently building a blockchain tool to enable data sharing.

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Nvidia CEO: Cryptocurrencies Are 'Here to Stay'

Nvidia's CEO is bullish on cryptocurrencies following Q2 sales figures that were boosted by GPU sales to miners.

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BnkToTheFuture Taps ICO Demand with Investment Product Launch

Investment platform BnkToTheFuture is expanding its service to let equity buyers tap into the growing market for initial coin offerings.

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$200 Million In 60 Minutes: Filecoin ICO Rockets to Record Amid Tech Issues

The ICO for the the blockchain-based data storage network Filecoin has raised as much as $250 million despite being beset by tech issues.

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Russia's Ministry of Health Is Launching a Blockchain Pilot

The Russian Ministry of Health is working with one of the country's state-owned banks to explore possible uses of blockchain.

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