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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Bank of America Analyst: Bank Acceptance a 'Crucial Hurdle' for Bitcoin

A new report from US-based Bank of America Merrill Lynch argues that bitcoin will go mainstream once banks start accepting it.

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New Hampshire's Bitcoin MSB Exemption Law Takes Effect Next Week

A regulatory exemption for digital currency traders in New Hampshire is set to take effect next week.

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Belarus Central Bank Approves Blockchain Use For Bank Guarantees

The central bank of Belarus has cleared the way for domestic banks to use blockchain as part of their processes of transmitting bank guarantees.

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Nuco Builds Tokenized Blockchain 'Bridge' for Enterprise Applications

Nuco, a startup founded by a group of former Deloitte employees, has released a new white paper detailing its latest blockchain initiative.

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GAW Miners CEO 'Will Plead Guilty' to Wire Fraud Charge

The former CEO of defunct cryptocurrency mining company GAW Miners is likely to plead guilty to a federal wire fraud charge later this week.

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Albanian Central Bank Issues Warning to Cryptocurrency Investors

Albania's central bank calling on potential investors to avoid investing in cryptocurrencies.

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Ether Prices Fall Below $190 Amid Broader Crypto Price Decline

Ether prices have fallen below $190 across the world's digital currency exchange, according to market data.

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UK Judge: 'No Doubt' Smart Contract Law Update Should Be Considered

The leading judge in England and Wales has said U.K. law may need to be updated to account for blockchain-based smart contracts.

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Coinbase Granted One-Month Delay in Cryptsy Lawsuit Appeal

Coinbase has an extra month to file its appeal arguments in a legal dispute tied to the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Cryptsy.

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$232 Million: Tezos Blockchain Project Finishes Record-Setting Token Sale

The initial coin offering, or ICO, for the Tezos blockchain project has finished, bringing in a record-setting $232m.

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