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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London School of Economics Paper Says Blockchain Could Reduce Custody Risks

A new London School of Economics paper suggests that blockchain tech could alleviate custody risks for securities owners.

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EU Watchdog: Distributed Ledgers Still Face Key Challenges

ESMA has released a new paper on blockchains and distributed ledgers as part of a fact-finding effort into the technology.

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Intel to Develop Blockchain Projects at New Innovation Lab in Israel

Tech giant Intel has opened a development lab in Tel Aviv focused on financial technologies like the blockchain.

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Bitcoin Mining Firm KnCMiner Declares Bankruptcy

The parent company of Swedish bitcoin mine operator KnCMiner has declared bankruptcy.

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CFTC Grants Full Registration to Bitcoin Swaps Trading Platform

The CFTChas granted registration to a trading platform that was an early entrant in the US market for financial derivatives tied to bitcoin.

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Santander UK to Launch Ripple-Powered Payments App in 2016

The UK arm of Spanish banking group Santander has developed a new payments app in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

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EU Parliament Approves Proposal for Digital Currency Task Force

The European Parliament has voted to recommend that the bloc’s government create a task force dedicated to digital currencies and blockchain.

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Spanish Police Seize 6 Bitcoin Mines in Crackdown on Stolen TV Content

Spanish police have seized and destroyed six bitcoin mines as part of an investigation into the illegal distribution of television content.

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Blockchain Startup Develops Identity App with Major Airline IT Firm

Blockchain startup ShoCard has developed a proof-of-concept focused on digital identity in partnership with a major airline IT firm.

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Federal Court Dismisses Bitcoin Startup BitPay's Phishing Lawsuit

A legal fight between bitcoin payment processor BitPay and a major insurance company has ended, court documents reveal.

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