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Leigh Cuen

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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Payments
Square Seeks BitLicense to Bring Bitcoin Buying to NY
Square is in the process of applying for a BitLicense in a bid to expand its Cash App's bitcoin option to New York residents.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 13, 2018 at 10:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 13, 2018
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OpenBazaar Raises $5 Million from Bitmain, OMERS Ventures
OB1, the development company behind decentralized online marketplace OpenBazaar, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 13, 2018 at 3:10 p.m. UTC
Mar 13, 2018
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What's Wrong With John Oliver's Bitcoin-Beanie Baby Comparison
Comedian John Oliver rightly warned his audience about the risks of cryptocurrency, but his comparisons to Beanie Babies and gambling missed the mark.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 12, 2018 at 9:55 p.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2018
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Report: South Korea Could Ease Its ICO Ban
South Korea's ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) could be relaxed in the months ahead, according to a new report.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 12, 2018 at 7:25 p.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2018
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Bitcoin mining
EU Can't Ban Bitcoin Mining Over Energy Concerns, Official Says
Cryptocurrency mining is perfectly legal in Europe and only subject to standard electricity rules, according to an EU commissioner.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 12, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2018
Bitcoin MiningEuropeRegulationNewsEuropean UnionEnergyLegalCryptocurrency MiningElectricityBusiness News
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Crime
Monero Mining Malware Attack Linked to Egyptian Telecom Giant
Thousands of devices allegedly affected by malware across Egypt, Turkey and Syria.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 12, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2018
CrimeSecurityMalwareTurkeyNewsMoneroLegalSyriaEgyptCryptocurrency MiningBusiness News
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Twitter
A Bitcoin Twitter War Is Raging And No Account Is Safe
A years-long intellectual debate on bitcoin's technological roadmap has spilled over into Twitter, resulting in a wave of suspicions and shadowbans.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 10, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2018
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Startups
Dutch Finance Minister Calls for ICO Regulations
The finance minister of the Netherlands has called for new regulations around cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 9, 2018 at 9:45 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2018
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Crime
NSFW? Australian Police Probe Government Staffers Over Crypto Mining
Misused office equipment gets IT staff in trouble.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 8, 2018 at 9:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2018
CrimeAustraliaNewsAsia PacificPolice InvestigationsPoliceLegalCryptocurrency MiningMelbourne
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Exchanges
Gemini Exchange Plans to Add More Crypto Tokens
Litecoin and bitcoin cash are logical candidates for inclusion this year, Tyler Winklevoss said.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 8, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2018
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