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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There’s Now an Accelerator Exclusively for DeFi Startups
The Chicago DeFi Alliance (CDA) just launched one of the first accelerator programs devoted entirely to DeFi crypto startups.
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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.
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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.
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Camila Russo, Adam Levine, Ken Seiff and Anthony D’Onofrio (clockwise from upper left) discuss Ethereum's early days on CoinDesk Live. (Screenshot)
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.
Camila Russo, Adam Levine, Ken Seiff and Anthony D’Onofrio (clockwise from upper left) discuss Ethereum's early days on CoinDesk Live. (Screenshot)
CoinList co-founder Andy Bromberg (CoinList)
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.
CoinList co-founder Andy Bromberg (CoinList)
Devcon 2019 (CoinDesk archives)
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.
Devcon 2019 (CoinDesk archives)
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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.
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Zap founder Jack Mallers speaks at the 2019 Lightning Conference in Berlin. (Will Foxley/CoinDesk archives)
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.
Zap founder Jack Mallers speaks at the 2019 Lightning Conference in Berlin. (Will Foxley/CoinDesk archives)
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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.
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Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin with his quadratic funding formula.
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.
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin with his quadratic funding formula.