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

Bitcoin Stolen at Gunpoint in New York City Robbery

A New York City man was robbed of more than $1,100 in bitcoin at gunpoint late last month.

gun, crime

Markets

Stellar Enters Legal Dispute With Bitstamp, Ripple and Jed McCaleb

Stellar has entered a legal battle over roughly $1m in disputed funds that continues between Ripple Labs and former exec Jed McCaleb.

court, legal

Markets

Lawsky Hints at BitLicense News Ahead of DC Speech

NYDFS Superintendent Benjamin Lawsky could unveil the finalized BitLicense during a Washington DC speech tomorrow.

New York

Markets

Ecuador Mandates Bank Participation in National E-Money Initiative

The Ecuadorean government has ordered the nation's banks to comply with a new electronic money initiative within the next year.

Quito

Markets

Reactions to Silk Road Operator Ross Ulbricht's Life Sentence

Following a court ruling that sentenced Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht to life in prison, fervent debate about the ruling quickly spread online.

ross ulbricht

Markets

Former Exec Hits Back at OKCoin Amid Contract Dispute

More details emerged in the ongoing dispute between OKCoin and Roger Ver after former OKCoin CTO Changpeng Zhao released a statement.

fighting, argument

Markets

Silk Road Operator Ross Ulbricht Sentenced to Life in Prison

Ross Ulbricht has been sentenced to life in prison for the operation of Silk Road, the now-defunct online dark market.

ross ulbricht, silk road

Markets

Silk Road Operator Ross Ulbricht to Be Sentenced Tomorrow

Convicted Silk Road operator Ross Ulbricht faces decades, if not life, in prison at a sentencing hearing tomorrow in New York.

ross ulbricht, silk road

Markets

BTC-e Blames New US Policy for Wire Transfer Issues

European bitcoin exchange BTC-e is reportedly experiencing problems with US bank wires.

security, payments