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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The Truth About Crypto and Sex Work
Sex workers are skeptical that crypto can answer all their financial problems. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sin Week.
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Collider Ventures co-founders Avishay Ovadia, Adam Benayoun and Ofer Rotem.
How Israeli VCs Are Doubling Down on DeFi Startups
The three co-founders of Collider Ventures agree Israel’s vibrant crypto industry waned, yet didn’t fizzle, throughout 2020.
Collider Ventures co-founders Avishay Ovadia, Adam Benayoun and Ofer Rotem.
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Women in Tech Say Proposed STABLE Act Harms Those It Claims to Protect
Women of color from the cryptocurrency industry are concerned the STABLE Act would make wealth disparities in the U.S. much worse.
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Bitcoin's Carnivore Cult Is Both Stupid and Correct
Do Bitcoin fans gravitate toward steak so often because they view themselves as cowboys, or because they’re just health-conscious?
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Blockchain at Berkeley members exploring the beaches of Santa Cruz during a “new member retreat.”
The Best Blockchain University Programs Actually Pay Students to Learn
Leading student blockchain clubs do more than meet up to eat pizza: they work directly with crypto startups to solve problems.
Blockchain at Berkeley members exploring the beaches of Santa Cruz during a “new member retreat.”
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Cosmos Gains Traction in India Amid Broader Crypto Resurgence
Cosmos and its ATOM token are finding success among university students in India during the 2020 bull market.
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(CryptoFinally and Ferris Bullish)
Thirst Traps Explode on NFT Platforms, With Predictably Controversial Results
Sexy collectibles are taking off across NFT platforms like Rarible. Could this be the crypto version of OnlyFans?
(CryptoFinally and Ferris Bullish)
Bitpanda co-founders Eric Demuth and Paul Klanschek
Bitpanda Raises $52M Series A Led by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures
With $100 million raised to date, crypto brokerage Bitpanda will be "Europe's next fintech unicorn," says lead investor Valar Ventures.
Bitpanda co-founders Eric Demuth and Paul Klanschek
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Jack Dorsey Details Twitter's Blockchain Strategy at Oslo Freedom Forum
Jack Dorsey said the nonprofit Blue Sky will use blockchain to create an open Twitter protocol and give people more control over their data.
Jack Dorsey speaks at Oslo Freedom Forum 2020
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Startup Behind Siacoin Storage Platform Raises $3M, Rebrands as Skynet Labs
Skynet Labs has raised a $3 million funding round led by Paradigm, aiming to offer developers decentralized storage solutions for all types of applications.
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