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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Markets

European Commission Proposes Blockchain RegTech Pilot

The executive branch of the European Union may soon embark on a blockchain test that trials the technology's regulatory applications.

EC

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Bitcoin Support Weakens As Price Drops Below $1,000

Bitcoin prices fell below $1,000 this morning, dropping more than 5% since the start of the day’s trading.

Water

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UN Group Advances Ethereum Aid Tracking Pilot

The World Food Programme, the food assistance arm of the United Nations, is advancing a blockchain trial to pilot stage.

WFP

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Boom in Drug Dealer Digital Currency Use Sparks Worries Among US Officials

There's been "a substantial increase" in cases involving digital currencies in the drug trade, a DHS official told Congress yesterday.

DHS, homeland security

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Circle Urges User Caution As Bitcoin Hard Fork Looms

Circle has suggested in an email to users that, in order to avoid the consequences of a potential hard fork, they may want to to sell their bitcoin.

Bank

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Western Union Seeks Patent for Digital Currency Analysis

Money transfer giant Western Union is seeking a patent for a transaction analysis system that could be applied to digital currencies like bitcoin.

WU

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Nevada Lawmaker Moves to Block Taxes on Blockchain Transactions

A new bill filed in the Nevada Senate aims to prevent local authorities from imposing fees or taxes on the use of blockchain tech.

Nevada

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BTCC Launches Mobile Bitcoin Wallet for Android and iOS

China-based bitcoin startup BTCC is formally launching its feature-packed Mobi payments app today.

btcc, bitcoin

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Bitcoin Exchanges Unveil Hard Fork Contingency Plan

A group of bitcoin exchanges are planning to list Bitcoin Unlimited as a separate currency in the event of a network split.

chains

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Canadian Police Issue Bitcoin Investment Scam Warning

Regional police in Canada have issued a warning to local residents about fraudulent investment schemes involving bitcoin.

Police