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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France's Government is Beginning a Blockchain Research Effort

The French government has convened a new working group focused on blockchain.

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EU Parliament Report Explores Blockchain's Social Impact

A new paper from the research arm of the European Parliament examines the relationship between blockchain and a shift in Europe's social values.

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Bitcoin Lender Bitbond Nets €5 Million to Fund New Loans

Bitcoin peer-to-peer lending market Bitbond has secured €5m worth of debt financing to fund loans on the platform.

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Hungary's Central Bank Organizes Task Force Against OneCoin

Hungary's government has set its sights on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.

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Fed's Kashkari Says Blockchain 'Has More Potential' Than Bitcoin

The president of the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis took aim at bitcoin today, criticizing the ease at which new cryptocurrencies can be created.

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Vermont Lawmakers Eye Jobs, Tax Revenue in Blockchain Push

Vermont is close to approving a study of how blockchain could help the state attract jobs – and the tax revenue that comes with them.

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Hong Kong 'Needs to Commit to DLT', Advisory Group Says

Hong Kong’s government should lead the way on blockchain, a financial services advisory group said today.

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Australian's New Budget Includes a Bitcoin Tax Cut

Australia's latest national budget eliminates a goods-and-services tax on bitcoin purchases.

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US Audit Watchdog: DLT Could Disrupt Financial Reporting

Technologies like blockchain are changing the face of auditing, according to a senior official of an oversight board created by the US Congress.

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Bitcoin Hedge Fund: Scaling Resolution Could Double Price

At least one hedge fund sees the potential for big price gains should bitcoin’s scaling debate ultimately be overcome.

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