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).

Latest from Stan Higgins

Markets

'Buy Bitcoin' Sign Raised as Fed Chair Janet Yellen Testifies Before Congress

As Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen testified before Congress today, one attendee had some attention-grabbing advice: buy some bitcoin.

Jul 12, 2017

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US Accounting Standards Body Weighs New Digital Currency Rules

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is reportedly mulling whether to develop new guidelines for companies working with cryptocurrencies.

Jul 12, 2017

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Indian Police Prepare Charges Against OneCoin Founder Ruja Ignatova

Authorities in India have prepared charges against Ruja Ignatova, founder of the suspected fraudulent investment scheme, OneCoin.

Jul 11, 2017

Markets

BlackRock Strategist: Cryptocurrency Market Charts Look 'Pretty Scary'

Asset management giant BlackRock's top strategist shared his views on cryptocurrency markets in new comments.

Jul 11, 2017

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Swiss Government Says It's 'Swiftly' Developing Digital Currency Rules

Switzerland’s government said today that it is "swiftly" moving toward a legal designation of digital currencies.

Jul 11, 2017

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UK Central Bank Tests Ripple’s Interledger Protocol for Cross-Border Payments

The UK’s central bank has released new details about a proof-of-concept it has developed in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

Jul 11, 2017

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Mt Gox CEO's Embezzlement Trial Begins Tomorrow

The chief executive of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox is set to appear in court this week.

Jul 10, 2017

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$20,000: IRS to Exempt Casual Bitcoin Buyers From Coinbase Data Request

The Internal Revenue Service is seeking a narrower focus in its investigation of digital currency startup Coinbase.

Jul 10, 2017

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EU Report: Digital Currency Use by Organized Criminals Is 'Rare'

A newly released report from the European Commission suggests there is relatively little virtual currency use among organized crime groups.

Jul 8, 2017

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Mizuho Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Trial

Japanese banking group Mizuho has released the results of a blockchain experiment focused on trade finance.

Jul 7, 2017