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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The Biggest US Health Insurer is Hiring a Blockchain Director

The largest US-based health insurer is looking to hire a new point person on blockchain development.

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Bitcoin Exchange Kraken Launches New Fiat Funding Options

Amidst a period of heightened tension in the bitcoin exchange space, Kraken is boosting its fiat funding options.

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German Finance Watchdog Shutters OneCoin Payment Processor

Germany’s top finance regulator has moved to shut down a payment processor tied to the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme.

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Japan's Government Develops Method for Assessing Blockchains

One of Japan's government ministries has developed a new methodology for evaluating blockchain projects.

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Goldman Sachs Managing Director Joins Blockchain Startup Chain

Blockchain startup Chain has named a Goldman Sachs managing director as its new president.

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India's Bitcoin Startups Speak Out As Government Debates New Rules

A group of local bitcoin and blockchain businesses has a message for India’s government: hear us out.

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Ethereum Developers Eye Proof-of-Stake Shift with New Geth Update

The team behind ethereum’s most popular user client have released a new update that includes support for alternative consensus systems.

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CME Patent Sees Derivatives Opportunity in Bitcoin Mining

Derivatives giant CME Group is looking to patent a way for bitcoin miners to hedge against the risks they face.

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Bitwage Upgrades Bitcoin Payroll Service for EU Customers

Bitcoin startup Bitwage is improving its payroll services for premium customers based in the European Union.

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The DAO Ethereum Classic Refund Effort Has Been Extended

More than $4m worth of classic ether remains in a DAO refund smart contract.

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