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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FTC to Host Blockchain Panels at March FinTech Event

The US Federal Trade Commission is hosting a FinTech gathering on 9th March, dedicated in part to blockchain tech and its impact on consumers.

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Nigeria Warned its Citizens About Onecoin and Bitcoin This Week

Local advertisements for OneCoin and other digital currencies have drawn the ire of Nigeria’s top securities regulatory.

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Report: Blockchain Could Become an $8 Billion Global Industry By 2024

The next eight years could see the blockchain marketplace grow to nearly $8bn in value, according to a new research report.

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Israel's Tax Authority Wants to Treat Bitcoin As a Kind of Property

Israel’s government is set to apply capital gains tax to bitcoin sales, categorizing digital currencies as a type of property.

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Coinbase Prepares to Fight IRS Summons With New Court Filing

An attempt by the IRS to obtain user records from digital currency exchange Coinbase just got more complicated.

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Just 7 People Complained to the CFPB About Bitcoin in 2016

Data shows that American consumers aren't filing many complaints with the US government's consumer watchdog.

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A Chinese Bitcoin Startup Has Stopped Some Services Due to Central Bank Concerns

A long-running bitcoin investment platform is shifting gears in light of regulatory scrutiny in China.

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Postal Savings Bank of China Has Already Sent 100 Transactions on its Internal Blockchain

The Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) has built a blockchain-based asset management system in partnership with IBM.

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Deloitte Launches Blockchain Research Lab in New York

‘Big Four’ accounting firm Deloitte has launched its second blockchain-focused R&D lab, with more planned for later in 2017.

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Bitcoin ATMs Are Being Attacked With Hammers in the US Midwest

A group of individuals has been accused of smashing dozens of bitcoin ATMs in a bid to gain a competitive edge.

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