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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The Swedish Telecom That Bought KnC is Now Mining Bitcoin

Months after acquiring bankrupt bitcoin mining firm KnCMiner, a Sweden-based company has started to mine.

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Accenture Unveils Hardware Solution for Blockchain Private Keys

Accenture has debuted a new blockchain-focused hardware solution for storing private keys.

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Arizona Bill Would Make Blockchain Smart Contracts 'Legal'

An Arizona legislator wants to amend state law to account for blockchain signatures and smart contracts, public records show.

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Blockchain Startup Hashed Health Raises $1.8 Million

The startup at the heart of a healthcare-focused blockchain consortium has raised $1.85m.

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EU Securities Watchdog: New DLT Regulations Would Be 'Premature'

The European Union's top securities regulator is steering clear of blockchain regulations – for now, at least.

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The Philippines Just Released New Rules for Bitcoin Exchanges

The central bank of the Philippines has released new guidelines for bitcoin exchanges operating in the country.

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Dubai's Government Launches Blockchain Trade Finance Trial With IBM

Dubai’s government is testing blockchain tech for trade finance in partnership with IBM.

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A Town in Illinois Just Announced It's Holding a Bitcoin Sale

A small town located outside of Chicago is about to sell some bitcoin.

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This Dark Market Wants to Pay You Bitcoin to Find Security Bugs

Bug bounty hunters could make as much as 10 bitcoins identifying security problems at the popular dark marketplace Hansa.

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