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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Indian Central Banker: Potential of Blockchain Currencies 'Overstated'

A deputy governor for the Reserve Bank of India critiqued digital currencies such as bitcoin in a speech today.

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Bank of Japan Official: DAO-Style Problems Could Dampen DLT

An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.

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UBS, PwC Back Blockchain Group in Switzerland's 'Crypto Valley'

A new blockchain-focused nonprofit organization has launched in Switzerland with the aim of promoting and researching the tech.

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Central Banks Back Hyperledger Blockchain Project

The Bank of England and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston are among 11 new members of the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain initiative.

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Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron Praises Blockchain Tech

Former UK prime minister David Cameron has said that blockchain tech could help improve financial inclusion and government transparency.

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Coinbase Just Stopped Serving Bitcoin Customers in Hawaii

Digital currency exchange Coinbase said today that it will stop serving customers in Hawaii following regulatory changes in the US state.

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Russia's PM: Blockchain Tech Could Bring Big Changes

Blockchain tech could have widespread impact, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev reportedly said today.

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Canada’s Securities Watchdog Seeks Blockchain Firms for Startup 'Sandbox'

Canada's securities trade watchdog wants blockchain startups for its new regulatory "sandbox".

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Bloq Buys Blockchain Analytics Firm Skry in First Acquisition

Bloq has acqui-hired blockchain analytics startup Skry in a move aimed to boost its analytics offering.

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DTCC Moves to Next Stage of Digital Asset Blockchain Trial

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has completed the first leg of a post-trade distributed ledger trial with startup Digital Asset.

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