Leigh Cuen

Leigh Cuen is a tech reporter covering blockchain technology for publications such as Newsweek Japan, International Business Times and Racked. Her work has also been published by Teen Vogue, Al Jazeera English, The Jerusalem Post, Mic, and Salon. Leigh does not hold value in any digital currency projects or startups. Her small cryptocurrency holdings are worth less than a pair of leather boots.

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Open source

What People Who Aren’t Bullish on Bitcoin Still Like About It

Working with open-source software changes the development process, according to this researcher who interviewed hundreds of technologists across projects.

By Leigh Cuen

Aug 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Aug 4, 2020

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Porn

Why This Sex Industry Executive Loves Bitcoin

“We accept 20 different cryptocurrencies for token purchases. The most popular ones are bitcoin, ethereum and litecoin,” Lara said.

By Leigh Cuen

Aug 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Aug 1, 2020

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Ethereum

CoinDesk Live Recap: Co-Founders Revisit Ethereum's Launch Drama

Ethereum was always a wild experiment. Now, five years later, a few early believers explain why they are more bullish than ever.

By Leigh Cuen

Jul 31, 2020 at 12:46 p.m. UTC

Jul 31, 2020

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Finance

Exchanges

CoinList Launches 'Pro' Exchange for Token Sale Buyers

The new CoinList Pro exchange aims to help institutional traders participate in the platform's dozen or so token sales in 2020.

By Leigh Cuen

Jul 30, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. UTC

Jul 30, 2020

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Ethereum

Ethereum as Lifestyle Brand: What Unicorns and Rainbows Are Really About

Ethereum is more than a technology, it’s a lifestyle. Beyond cryptocurrency, the software has attracted a diverse community of contributors.

By Leigh Cuen

Jul 27, 2020 at 3:00 a.m. UTC

Jul 27, 2020

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Porn

What Sex Workers Want to Do With Bitcoin

Sex workers are starting their own businesses and working online thanks to social media, according to this adult content creator.

By Leigh Cuen

Jul 25, 2020 at 10:10 p.m. UTC

Jul 25, 2020

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Finance

Lightning network

Lightning Startup Zap Raised $3.5M for Bitcoin App Ahead of Visa Deal

The Lightning startup Zap Inc. just raised its first round to build out both mobile bitcoin wallet services and a Visa partnership in 2020.

By Leigh Cuen

Jul 16, 2020 at 8:26 p.m. UTC

Jul 16, 2020

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Privacy

Twitter Hack 2020 Was Probably Done by a Bitcoiner – But Not a Savvy One

A massive cyberattack against Twitter raised many questions about who people trust and what it means for the future of bitcoin.

By Leigh Cuen

Jul 16, 2020 at 7:21 p.m. UTC

Jul 16, 2020

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Charity

Crypto Luminaries Auction NFT 'Art' for Charity

Vitalik Buterin's quadratic funding notes raised 40 ETH for an open-source grant program. He and others are auctioning off NFTs on Cryptograph for charity.