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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Markets

The Bitfinex Bitcoin Hack: What We Know (And Don't Know)

Few details have emerged since yesterday's news that digital currency exchange Bitfinex was hacked.

Question Mark, Confusion

Markets

Bitfinex Offline as Customer Bitcoin Reported Stolen

Digital currency exchange Bitfinex has taken its trading platform offline following a reported hack that resulted in the theft of customer funds.

Hacker

Tech

PwC Blockchain Project Creates Living Audit for Wholesale Insurance

PwC has released new details about a proof-of-concept focused on blockchain applications in the wholesale insurance market.

cad, project, design

Markets

Children's Aid Organization UNICEF Seeks Blockchain Lead

The United Nations Children's Fund is seeking a software developer and consultant who can help shape the organization's blockchain strategy.

UNICEF, United Nations

Markets

French Minister to Speak at 'Parliamentary Blockchain Forum' in Paris

A blockchain tech conference this October will bring together representatives from the French government and legislature.

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Markets

US Senators Seek Blockchain Guidance From CFPB, Federal Reserve

Twenty-two US senators sent a leader to senior government officials and the Federal Reserve requesting information about the regulation of blockchain.

quill, letter

Markets

Bitcoin Startup Founder Resigns Board Position Amid Fraud Charges

The co-founder of an Australian digital currency startup has been indicted for his alleged involvement in a fraudulent text messaging scheme.

justice, law, crime

Markets

Bitcoin Sale Ends With Knifepoint Robbery in Florida

A Florida man was reportedly robbed at knifepoint during a sale of $28,000 in bitcoin this week.

knife, weapon