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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USAA Adds Bitcoin Balance Check Option for Coinbase Users

USAA is rolling out a pilot program that will let some customers view their Coinbase bitcoin balances through their online and mobile accounts.

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Report: CryptoWall Creators Earned $325 Million in Bitcoin Ransoms

A new report looks at the CryptoWall ransomware and its components in an attempt to analyze its success.

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Digital Asset Holdings to Acquire Blockchain Startup Blockstack

San Francisco-based blockchain startup Blockstack.io has entered into an acquisition agreement with Digital Asset Holdings.

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NYDFS Chief to Resign Amid Reported Tension with Governor’s Office

Infighting between the New York State Department of Financial Services and the governor’s office has reportedly led to the resignation of key figures.

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Visa Debuts Bitcoin Proof-of-Concept for Car Leasing

Visa and DocuSign have unveiled a new proof-of-concept that uses the bitcoin blockchain for recordkeeping.

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How American Express is 'Testing the Waters' of Bitcoin and the Blockchain

American Express is using its investment in bitcoin remittance app maker Abra to investigate the technology.

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Bitcoin Startup Abra Moves to Launch Mobile Remittance App

Abra is gearing up to release its bitcoin-powered remittance app in the next few weeks, pending final approval from the Apple App Store.

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Bitcoin Groups and Law Enforcement Unite to Form Blockchain Alliance

A number of digital currency groups and businesses are partnering with law enforcement agencies on a new public-private discussion forum.

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Jersey Government to Introduce Digital Currency Legislation Next Year

The government of Jersey is pushing ahead with plans to pass digital currency legislation governing business activity on the island.

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Australian Government to Review Bitcoin Regulation Powers

The Australian government is set to look at how the country's central bank and securities regulator oversee bitcoin activities.

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