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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Ethereum's Ether Token Tops $60 to Set New All-Time High

The price of ether, ethereum's native token, has hit a new all-time high, exceeding $60 for the first time ever.

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Blockchain Lets This Startup Trade Gold That's Still in the Ground

Orebits, in partnership with Symbiont, has launched 'smart certificates' that can be traded and exchanged for unmined gold reserves.

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7 United Nations Agencies Are Now Investigating Blockchain Applications

A group of UN agencies is seeking input on blockchain applications that could help with international assistance.

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India is Cracking Down on OneCoin

Reports are emerging that authorities in India are undertaking a broad crackdown on OneCoin.

Arrest

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Former Coinbase Engineer Launches Ethereum Search Engine

A former software engineer for digital currency startup Coinbase has launched a new search engine for ethereum.

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Spotify Acquires Blockchain Startup Mediachain

Digital media streaming service Spotify has acquired blockchain startup Mediachain Labs as part of an undisclosed deal.

Spotify app.

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Nevada Senators Unanimously Advance Blockchain Tax Ban

Senators in Nevada have unanimously backed a proposal that would block local authorities from instituting taxes or fees on blockchain use.

Nevada

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Grayscale Opens Ethereum Classic Vehicle to Accredited Investors

Digital Currency Group subsidiary Grayscale Investments is launching a new investment vehicle for the alternative digital asset ether classic.

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EU Report: DLT Could Increase Cyber Risks for Financial Institutions

The proliferation of new technologies such as blockchain could increase risks in Europe’s financial system, according to a new report.

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Bank of England Seeks Startups for DLT Privacy Projects

The UK’s central bank is looking for partners for distributed ledger projects focused on data privacy.

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