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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UNICEF Just Invested in its First Blockchain Startup

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has invested in a South African blockchain startup as part of a broader technology innovation push.

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Former SEC Commissioner Dan Gallagher Joins Symbiont Board

A former commissioner for the Securities and Exchange Commission has joined the board of directors for smart contract startup Symbiont.

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Bitcoin Wallet Blockchain to Add Buying Option

Bitcoin wallet company Blockchain is beta testing a new in-wallet purchase option in partnership with payments startup Coinify.

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CME Group Launches Bitcoin Price Indexes

The CME Group officially launched its bitcoin price indexes yesterday.

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OCBC Trials Blockchain for Interbank Payments

A bank in Singapore has tested a blockchain-based payment service, with an eye to develop commercial products around the tech.

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Bitcoin Startup Blockstream Seeking Patent for Sidechains Design

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) has published a patent application submitted by bitcoin startup Blockstream for its work on sidechains.

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Hong Kong Central Bank: Blockchain Holds 'Enormous Potential'

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a new white paper on distributed ledger tech.

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One in Four Bitcoin Nodes Are Now Upgraded for SegWit

Bitcoin network data shows that 25 percent of nodes worldwide are signaling support for Segregated Witness.

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R3 Banks Trial Blockchain Identity Registry

Ten global banks have tested a distributed ledger-based know-your-customer registry through the R3 blockchain consortium.

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Blockchain Startup Adds UK Cybersecurity Expert to Board

A former official for the UK’s Foreign Office has joined the board of blockchain startup Setl.

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