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

Latest from Stan Higgins


市场

Ethereum's Ether Token Tops $60 to Set New All-Time High

The price of ether, ethereum's native token, has hit a new all-time high, exceeding $60 for the first time ever.

Balloon

市场

Blockchain Lets This Startup Trade Gold That's Still in the Ground

Orebits, in partnership with Symbiont, has launched 'smart certificates' that can be traded and exchanged for unmined gold reserves.

gold, dirt

市场

7 United Nations Agencies Are Now Investigating Blockchain Applications

A group of UN agencies is seeking input on blockchain applications that could help with international assistance.

UN

市场

India is Cracking Down on OneCoin

Reports are emerging that authorities in India are undertaking a broad crackdown on OneCoin.

Arrest

广告

市场

Former Coinbase Engineer Launches Ethereum Search Engine

A former software engineer for digital currency startup Coinbase has launched a new search engine for ethereum.

magnifying-glass

市场

Spotify Acquires Blockchain Startup Mediachain

Digital media streaming service Spotify has acquired blockchain startup Mediachain Labs as part of an undisclosed deal.

Spotify app.

市场

Nevada Senators Unanimously Advance Blockchain Tax Ban

Senators in Nevada have unanimously backed a proposal that would block local authorities from instituting taxes or fees on blockchain use.

Nevada

市场

Grayscale Opens Ethereum Classic Vehicle to Accredited Investors

Digital Currency Group subsidiary Grayscale Investments is launching a new investment vehicle for the alternative digital asset ether classic.

Investor

广告

市场

EU Report: DLT Could Increase Cyber Risks for Financial Institutions

The proliferation of new technologies such as blockchain could increase risks in Europe’s financial system, according to a new report.

CoinDesk placeholder image

市场

Bank of England Seeks Startups for DLT Privacy Projects

The UK’s central bank is looking for partners for distributed ledger projects focused on data privacy.

Bank of England, BoE