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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Delaware Introduces Bill to Legally Recognize Blockchain Stocks

A US state has introduced a long-awaited bill that would legally recognize blockchain-based business records.

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Vermont Law Adds Bitcoin as 'Permissible Investment' for MSBs

Vermont has passed a new bill that tweaks state law to account for digital currencies.

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Litecoin Mining Pool Disappears, Stoking Fears of Fraud

A litecoin mining pool seemingly pulled the plug over the weekend, stoking accusations of theft and fraud.

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Blockchain Regulations Likely By 2019, Russian Ministry Says

Russia's government is said to be moving ahead with plans to introduce rules for blockchain use by 2020.

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Overstock Ramps Up Blockchain Spending With $8 Million Q1 Loss

Medici, the blockchain technology arm of e-tailer Overstock.com, has reported an $8m pre-tax loss for the first quarter of 2017.

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Crédit Agricole Subsidiary Joins Blockchain Post-Trade Pilot

The asset servicer for Crédit Agricole has joined an ongoing blockchain pilot focused on post-trade services for small businesses.

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Certified Accountants Say Blockchain Could Change the Way They're Paid

Blockchain could change the way accountants generate revenue, according to a report published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

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US Credit Raters Join Canadian Banks in Blockchain Identity Trial

A pair of US credit ratings agencies are reportedly taking part in a blockchain identity project with a group of Canadian banks.

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CME Explores Cryptocurrency Derivatives Contracts in Patent Filing

Derivatives giant CME has developed a system for delivering digital currencies tied to futures contracts, patent documents reveal.

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Bitcoin Drops $100 in One Hour, Slowing Torrid Price Growth

The bitcoin price dropped $100 today in just one hour of trading, a market moved that put a pause on its upward path to $1,600.

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