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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Zcash Releases Software Fix After Denial-of-Service Bug Discovery

The development team behind the zcash project has released a new software update following the discovery of a denial-of-service vulnerability.

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Maine Lawmakers Kill Blockchain Voting Study Proposal

A legislative proposal to study the use of blockchain technology for elections in Maine has failed, public records show.

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Ohio Inmates Found Using Bitcoin in Prison Fraud Bust

Two Ohio prisoners conducted an identity fraud scheme using bitcoin and homemade computers, a new report reveals.

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Investors Buy Firm Linked to Alleged Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright

A startup tied to Australian academic and businessman Craig Wright, who last year claimed to be the inventor of bitcoin, has been sold.

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Australia’s Central Bank is Conducting Internal Blockchain Research

Australia’s central bank is involved with several initiatives focused on blockchain technology, public records show.

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Russian Central Banker: Bitcoin's Legal Recognition Isn't Guaranteed

Bitcoin's legal status in Russia is again uncertain after a central bank official backed away from positive statements from its Ministry of Finance.

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Bitfinex Withdraws Lawsuit Against Wells Fargo

Digital currency exchange Bitifnex has withdrawn its lawsuit against US banking giant Wells Fargo, a week after it was first filed.

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India's Government to Consider New Digital Currency Rules

India's government is taking steps to develop a digital currency strategy in the wake of earlier controversies this year.

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European Central Bank: Still Too Early for DLT in Eurozone

The ECB has once again shot down the idea that it might use distributed ledger tech as part of its market infrastructure in the near future.

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Russia Eyes Legal Recognition for Bitcoin in 2018

Russia’s government is reportedly planning to recognize bitcoin as a type of financial instrument next year.

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