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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Interdealer Broker ICAP Completes Post-Trade Blockchain Trial

Interdealer broker ICAP has completed an internal blockchain technology trial focused on securities post-trade processes.

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Australian Delivery Service Exploring Blockchain Identity Solutions

Australian delivery company Australia Post is looking into possible blockchain technology applications for storing identity information.

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Study: Blockchain Tech Low on Finance Sector’s Priority List

Many financial services executives say blockchain technology is low on their corporate priority list, according to a new survey.

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Researchers Propose Blockchain for Central Banks But Bank of England Not Involved

Researchers have proposed a new kind of cryptocurrency that puts a central bank in control of the network but retains a transparent ledger.

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New York Bitcoin User Charged With Unlawful Money Transmission

A New York man has been charged with operating an unlawful money transmitting business in connection the sale of bitcoins.

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Microsoft Drops Bitcoin? Payments Still Live As Reports Cast Doubt

Microsoft is still accepting and crediting bitcoin payments amid reports that the tech giant is moving away from the digital currency.

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Bitcoin Lending Platform BTCJam Stops Taking New US Customers

Bitcoin lending platform BTCJam is no longer taking new US customers, citing uncertainty around regulation in the country.

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UniCredit White Paper Explores Blockchain Uses for Banks

Italian bank UniCredit has published a white paper that explores how banks could offer blockchain-based services.

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Report: Russia to Propose 7-Year Prison Sentences for Digital Currency Issuers

The Russian Finance Ministry has reportedly beefed up penalties for the issuance of so-called money surrogates including digital currencies.

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ESMA Director: Blockchain Could Enhance Securities Trading Process

The executive director of the ESMA has said the agency believes blockchain tech could enhance the post-trade process.

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