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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Judges Shoot Down Silk Road Operator's Appeal Bid

Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison in 2015 for operating the now-defunct dark market Silk Road, has lost his appeal.

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Senators Call for Digital Currency Oversight in Anti-Money Laundering Bill

A pair of US senators have filed a new anti-money laundering bill aimed at beefing up oversight of digital currency activities.

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Spanish Banks Back 'Red Lyra' Blockchain Consortium

A group of Spanish banks, law firms and corporations have formed a new blockchain consortium.

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Russia's Central Bank is Writing a New Bitcoin Law

Russia's central bank is preparing new legislation focused on bitcoin and other digital currencies, reports say.

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Tokenized Dollars: Singapore's Central Bank Details New Blockchain Trial

Singapore's central bank has published new details of distributed ledger trial that saw it issue digital tokens tied to its national currency.

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9 Years: LocalBitcoins Trader Sentenced in Latest Money Transmission Case

A bitcoin trader on LocalBitcoins has been sentenced to prison terms after being convicted of running an unlicensed money transmission business.

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India's 'BankChain' Consortium Launches Blockchain KYC System

A blockchain consortium in India centered around banking applications has unveiled a new system for sharing information about customers.

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Belize Accuses OneCoin Promoter of Illegal Trading

The government of Belize has issued a cease-and-desist order to one of the main promoters of OneCoin.

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Walmart Wants to Track Delivery Drones With Blockchain Tech

One of the world's largest retailers envisions a future in which it might use distributed ledger tech to ensure drone deliveries.

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Consensus 2017 Recap: Panels Cast Wide Net for Blockchain Discussions

A look back at some of the fascinating and diverse panels that took place at Consensus 2017 this week.

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