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

Últimas de Stan Higgins


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Bitcoin or Ether? College Teams Compete in $10k Crypto Investment Contest

Students from thirteen colleges worldwide are vying for a $10,000 first prize in a cryptocurrency investment contest.

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Australian Travel Agency Tests Blockchain Bookings

A hotel bookings company based in Australia has developed a blockchain proof-of-concept in partnership with Microsoft.

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Now Hiring: US DOJ Seeks Digital Currency Legal Experts

The Department of Justice is looking to hire attorneys to assist it with developing digital currency regulations.

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UK Regulator Adds 9 Blockchain Startups to Fintech 'Sandbox'

Nine blockchain startups have joined a fintech 'sandbox' run by one of the UK's top finance regulators.

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Overstock’s Blockchain Business Reports $3 Million Loss

E-tailer Overstock.com reported a $3m loss for the third quarter of this year tied to its ongoing work building a blockchain-based stock exchange.

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R3 Adds Interbank Trading Market to Blockchain Consortium

The operator of China’s interbank trading system has joined the R3 blockchain consortium.

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China's 'First Web-Only Insurer' Launches Blockchain Research Efforts

A web-based insurance firm in China is investing in new blockchain product development, with an eye to build a services platform around the tech.

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Overstock Secures New Partnership For Blockchain Stock Sale

E-commerce giant Overstock’s blockchain stock offering is set to begin later this month.

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Financial Stability Board Expands Distributed Ledger Research

An international body of regulators and government officials created in the wake of the 2008 financial panic is expanding its work on blockchain.

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Police Arrest Japanese Man Who Bought Bitcoin With Stolen Funds

Tokyo police have arrested a man accused of buying bitcoin with stolen money.

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