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

Latest from Stan Higgins


Markets

ECLAC: Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Empower Dictators

A central bank-issued cryptocurrency could be dangerous in the hands of a dictator, according to a recent UN report.

Stalin

Markets

Major Credit Unions Will Unveil New Blockchain Tech Next Week

A blockchain initiative backed by dozens of US credit unions is set to give a live tech demonstration next week.

Bank

Markets

A UN Agency is Exploring Blockchain's Impact on Trade

A UN agency is putting together two white papers focused on how blockchain tech can facilitate trade and business processes.

shutterstock_423802144

Markets

Police Are Holding OneCoin Promoters in Custody in India

Indian police are continuing their efforts to recoup funds from promoters of OneCoin.

shutterstock_302649953

Markets

ECB: Blockchain 'Principles' Could Help Spur Adoption

The European Union’s central bank recent commented on how the economic bloc could move to encourage the spread of new technologies like blockchain.

ECB

Markets

Major European Power Utility Launches Twin Blockchain Trials

Dutch power utility TenneT is taking part in a pair of blockchain trials over the coming months focused on distributed energy transfer.

Power

Markets

Oracle Plans Blockchain 'Pipelines' to Boost Employee Efficiency

A new patent application from Oracle suggests the database software giant is looking to blockchain for improved workflows.

oracle, database

Markets

World Bank to Support Blockchain Bonds Trial in Kenya

The World Bank has revealed plans to explore how blockchain could help boost Kenya's financial prospects.

shutterstock_217147279

Markets

Norway’s Central Bank is Researching Anonymous Digital Currency

Norway’s central bank is in the early stages of researching a digital currency, one of its senior officials said last week.

Kroner

Markets

Ethereum's Ether Price Climbs Above $80 to Set All-Time High

Ether prices have climbed above $80 per token for the first time, setting a new all-time high.

shutterstock_1709476