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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A Digital Currency Scam is Misusing the Rothschild Family Name

Financial advisory firm Rothschild & Co. issued an unusual warning on Monday: stay away from a fake and fraudulent digital currency.

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Bitcoin Startup Xapo Gets Nod of Approval from Swiss Finance Regulator

Bitcoin wallet company Xapo announced today that it has received an early nod of approval from a key Swiss regulator.

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The IRS is Trying to Keep Coinbase From Defending its Customer Data

The IRS is pushing back against Coinbase's efforts to intervene in a case over bitcoin user records.

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Bundesbank President: Blockchain is a 'Multi-Purpose Tool'

The head of Germany’s central bank spoke about the utility of blockchain during a G20 summit speech earlier this week.

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BitFury to Expand China Footprint Following $30 Million Deal

A new deal with Credit China Fintech, valued at $30m, will see see BitFury establish a joint venture in China.

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SARB Chief: Blockchain Could Bring Financial Access to Millions of People

The governor of South Africa's central bank struck a positive note on blockchain earlier this month.

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Bank of England Chief: DLT Could 'Reshape' Banking

Distributed ledger tech could "reshape" banking, Bank of England chief Mark Carney said today.

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Commonwealth Bank Develops Blockchain for Government Bonds

A major bank in Australia is testing blockchain for the exchange of government bonds.

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EU Securities Watchdog: Too Early to Predict DLT Impact

A senior risk analyst for Europe’s securities markets watchdog has said it's too early to predict the regulatory impact of DLT.

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China's Central Bank to Continue Bitcoin Exchange Inspections

China's central bank issued a new statement today indicating it will continue to inspect domestic bitcoin exchanges.

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