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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Libertarian Party Blasts Government Case Against Bitcoin Trader

A notable political party in the US is speaking out against the sentencing of a bitcoin trader.

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€7 Million: Blockchain Startup Stratumn Completes Series A

Blockchain startup Stratumn has raised €7m in a new Series A round as part of a bid to expand to new markets.

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Integrate R3's Corda Platform

The startup behind the R3 consortium has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to integrate its enterprise-focused digital ledger tech.

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New Hampshire Governor Signs Bitcoin MSB Exemption Into Law

The governor of New Hampshire has signed a bill into law that exempts digital currency traders from the state's money transmission regulations.

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UC Berkeley Partners With Blockchain Startup For Health Data Research

The University of California, Berkeley is working with blockchain startup Bitmark on a pair of research studies focused on secure data sharing.

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Australia's Government Publishes Blockchain Research Studies

The Australian government's top research agency has released twin reports focused on blockchain technology.

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Montana Boosts Local Bitcoin Miner With $416k Grant

In a US first, Montana's state government is providing public funds to support a local bitcoin mining firm as part of an effort to fuel job creation.

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US Congressional Group Calls on IRS to Clarify Bitcoin Tax Guidance

A US congressional caucus is calling for more guidance from the Internal Revenue Service on the tax requirements for digital currencies like bitcoin.

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Cryptocurrency Investment Manager Seeks $400 Million for New Fund

Cryptocurrency investment manager Tim Enneking is seeking to raise as much as $400m for a new fund.

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AT&T Awarded Patent for Bitcoin-Powered Subscriber Server

US telecom giant AT&T has been awarded a patent for a kind of home subscriber server backed up by blockchain tech.

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