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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Coin Center: US Senate's Digital Currency Bill Is 'Counterproductive'

US advocacy group Coin Center has said that an anti-money laundering bill before the Senate could disrupt existing rules for digital currency firms.

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Coinbase Appeals Decision in Cryptsy Collapse Lawsuit

Coinbase is appealing a court decision from earlier this month in a lawsuit filed on behalf of customers of Cryptsy.

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US Government Seeks Blockchain Solutions for Contract Bidding System

The US government’s main logistical agency is looking at blockchain as a way to re-envision its contract review process.

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Startups See Service Outages Amid Ethereum Blockchain Backlog

The ethereum network's transaction backlog has ensnared a number of cryptocurrency exchanges.

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Cambodia's Central Bank Pushes Ahead with Blockchain Payments Trials

The National Bank of Cambodia has said it will continue to develop interbank payment solutions using blockchain tech.

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ICO Blues: Status Raises $64 Million (So Far) But Leaves Buyers Waiting

A much-anticipated ICO helped a project called Status raise more than $60m in funds, though many would-be buyers were left locked out.

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You Can Now Type the Bitcoin 'B' Symbol in Unicode Text

A decades-old computer character standard has been updated with a symbol for bitcoin.

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India Inches Closer to Developing Cryptocurrency Rules

Government agencies in India are reportedly moving closer to developing regulations around cryptocurrencies.

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Forfeit Your Bitcoin? Congressional Bill Draws Fire Over Border Check Rules

A group of influential US senators want to see digital currency holdings declared at the border – and advocates of the tech are pushing back.

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Europe's IT Systems Agency Explores Blockchain At Industry Roundtable

A European agency focused on IT interoperability discussed blockchain technology during a recent industry event.

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