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).

Latest from Stan Higgins

Markets

Inside New Jersey's Proposed Digital Currency Jobs Creation Act

A bill submitted to the New Jersey legislature proposes tax incentives for digital currency businesses that support local jobs.

May 27, 2015

Policy

New Jersey Legislators Propose Tax Breaks for Bitcoin Businesses

Two New Jersey legislators have introduced a Digital Currency Jobs Creation Act that calls for tax breaks for bitcoin businesses.

May 27, 2015

Markets

Case Against Controversial Student Bitcoin Project Comes to Close

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has reached a settlement with the students behind controversial hackathon project Tidbit.

May 26, 2015

Markets

Roger Ver and OKCoin at War Over Bitcoin.com Domain Name

Two of bitcoin's biggest names, Roger Ver and exchange OKCoin, are engaged in a dispute over the Bitcoin.com domain, amid accusations over contracts.

May 25, 2015

Finance

BitcoinTalk Server Compromised During Social Engineering Attack

Popular digital currency forum BitcoinTalk has been taken offline following a social engineering attack that resulted in a server compromise.

May 22, 2015

Markets

Report: Lawsky to Consult on Digital Currencies After Leaving NYDFS

A new report suggests Benjamin M Lawsky will seek to advise clients on matters relating to digital currency when he leaves office in late June.

May 20, 2015

Tech

Ripple Labs Raises $28 Million in Series A Round

Digital currency startup Ripple Labs announced today that it has closed a new $28m Series A funding round.

May 19, 2015

Markets

Factom Partners With Honduras Government on Blockchain Tech Trial

Bitcoin 2.0 startup Factom is reportedly working with the government of Honduras on a new land title registry initiative.

May 15, 2015

Markets

Hong Kong Banks Hit By Bitcoin Ransom Demands

Two Hong Kong banks were targeted with distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks earlier this week by unknown parties demanding bitcoin ransoms.

May 15, 2015

Markets

SEC Charges Ex-Circle Board Member With Investment Fraud

An ex-Circle board member is being sued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over alleged investment fraud, it has been revealed.

May 14, 2015