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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SEC Email Line Swamped Ahead of Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Decision

"Please stop asking," says SEC rep.

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New Bitcoin Core Release Gives Boost to Block Relay Network

The latest software release from the Bitcoin Core development community provided a boost to a network aimed at broadcasting blocks more quickly.

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Bitcoin Exchange Bitso Trials Canada-Mexico Remittance Service

Mexican bitcoin exchange Bitso has been working with Canadian payments firm Paycase to create a new remittance corridor between the two countries.

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Bitcoin Price Spikes Above $1,300 As ETF Outcome Nears

Bitcoin prices saw a significant price spike this morning, briefly shooting above $1,300 to hit a new all-time high.

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Singapore's Central Bank Completes Digital Currency Trial

Singapore’s central bank has completed a distributed ledger trial focused on inter-bank payments, officials said today.

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Maine Senator Seeks Commission to Study Blockchain-Based Elections

Lawmakers in Maine want to study blockchain-based voting.

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Russian PM Orders Research on Public Sector Blockchain Use

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has asked two government ministries to investigate public sector blockchain applications.

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PBoC Official: China's Bitcoin Exchanges Need Strict Supervision

The People’s Bank of China should continue keeping a close eye on domestic bitcoin exchanges, a senior central bank official said this week.

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Foxconn Subsidiary Debuts Blockchain-Powered Supply Chain Platform

A subsidiary of one of largest electronics manufacturers has partnered on the launch of a new blockchain-based supply chain finance platform.

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Consumer Watchdog in Italy Moves Against OneCoin Investment Scheme

Regulators in Italy have moved to suspend several affiliates of OneCoin, the digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.

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