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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Defense Giant Lockheed Martin Integrates Blockchain

Lockheed Martin is now working with Virginia-based GuardTime Federal to integrate blockchain into its supply chain risk management.

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Arizona Bitcoin Trader in Custody Following Police Raid

A bitcoin advocate and trader in Arizona remains in custody after his home was raided last week by federal officials.

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New York Bitcoin Trader Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Money Transmission

A New York-based bitcoin trader has plead guilty to unlawful money transmission and making false statements to federal officials.

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German Regulators Order OneCoin to 'Dismantle Trading System'

Germany is stepping up its ongoing crackdown on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.

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Zebpay Aids Indian Police After Bank Thieves Buy Bitcoin

Indian bitcoin exchange Zebpay has had its bank account unfrozen following a state investigation into a bank hack, the startup said today.

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West Virginia Lawmakers Complete Bitcoin Money Laundering Bill

Lawmakers in the US state of West Virginia have completed work on a bill that would make it a felony to use bitcoin for laundering money.

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R3 Blasts JP Morgan Consortium Exit as 'At Odds' With Global Banks

JP Morgan is out at the global banking consortium R3 – and the group had some choice words to describe its departure.

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Federal Agents Raid Home of Arizona Bitcoin Trader

An Arizona resident was arrested this week, with reports suggesting his cryptocurrency activities are now being scrutinized by local police.

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Bitcoin's Price Sets New All-Time High

The price of bitcoin has hit a new all-time high, according to the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (BPI).

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Japanese Banks Trial Virtual Currency For Funds Transfers

Members of Japanese bank consortium focused on blockchain is set to test a virtual currency-based funds transfer system.

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