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

ItBit to Host Private Blockchain Summit for Wall Street Elite

Bitcoin exchange itBit is hosting a private gathering of financial professionals in New York on Monday.

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Tech

Gallup Poll Finds Few Consumers Trust Digital Wallets

New Gallup data points to a small degree of trust for digital wallets among consumers.

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Markets

Survey: 47% of Finance Pros Say Firms Exploring Blockchain Tech

New data suggests that many financial professionals see their industry being reshaped by blockchain technology.

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Markets

Customer Data Leaked in Possible Bitcoin Vendor Breach

A UK bitcoin vendor may have suffered a security breach, temporarily exposing customer data to the public.

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Markets

Australian Securities Regulator Puts Brakes on Bitcoin IPO

An Australian cryptocurrency firm is facing fresh delays on its road to debuting on the Australian Securities Exchange.

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Markets

French Megabank Société Générale Seeks Bitcoin Expert

One of France's biggest banks is looking to hire a developer with a focus on bitcoin.

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Markets

Coin.mx Execs Arrested for Operating Illegal Bitcoin Exchange

Two operators of Coin.mx were arrested today and charged with unlawful money transmission and money laundering.

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Markets

Inside R3CEV's Plot to Bring Distributed Ledgers to Wall Street

CoinDesk profiles R3CEV, the stealthy crypto-venture firm working to bridge traditional finance and blockchain technology.

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Markets

London Police Warns of Bitcoin Ransom Scam

A British cybersecurity watchdog has issued a warning about new bitcoin ransomware attacks disguised as messages from several UK government agencies.

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Finance

Deloitte Backs Bitcoin Accounting Standards Effort in Australia

Professional services company Deloitte has partnered with an Australian digital currency trade group to develop new accounting standards.

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