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

DARPA Seeks Blockchain Messaging System for Battlefield Use

A major US defense agency devoted to advanced R&D is seeking to create a secure-blockchain-based messaging system.

Apr 25, 2016

Markets

ECB Paper: Distributed Ledgers Likely to Bring 'Gradual' Change

The European Central Bank has published a working paper on blockchain tech, examining its potential role in securities markets.

Apr 25, 2016

Tech

Republic of Georgia to Develop Blockchain Land Registry

Bitcoin mining company BitFury has inked a deal with the Georgian government to develop a system for registering land titles using the blockchain.

Apr 22, 2016

Markets

Why Regulation is Pushing Bank of Ireland Toward Blockchain

Stephen Moran, innovation manager for the Bank of Ireland, discusses the bank's recent work with blockchain technology.

Apr 21, 2016

Markets

Unlicensed Bitcoin Exchange Operators Plead Guilty in Louisiana

A Louisiana man and his son have plead guilty to running an unlicensed bitcoin exchange, the US Department of Justice said today.

Apr 20, 2016

Markets

SWIFT is Now Developing a Distributed Ledger Platform

International payments network SWIFT is looking to build its own distributed ledger platform, a new report reveals.

Apr 20, 2016

Markets

Once-Hyped UK Digital Currency Hullcoin Hijacked By Chinese Scammers

A group of Chinese investors has reportedly been defrauded after being pitched on a cryptocurrency launched in 2014 by a local UK government body.

Apr 19, 2016

Markets

French Central Bank Urges More Research On Blockchain Impact

The French central bank has called for more investigation into distributed ledger applications as the technology catches wind in the finance world.

Apr 19, 2016

The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.

Markets

Korean Securities Broker Inks Deal with Local Bitcoin Exchange

A Korean securities broker has begun working with a local bitcoin exchange, moving closer to allowing access to the digital currency for its clients.

Apr 18, 2016

Markets

ShapeShift Lost $230k in String of Thefts, Report Finds

ShapeShift has published new details about recent digital currency thefts from the online exchange following an investigation.

Apr 18, 2016