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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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China
Bitcoin Merchant Adoption Might Just Be Accelerating In Asia
Luxury brand Bellatorra Skin Care reports hot demand for crypto payments from both wholesale and retail customers as it expands into China and India.
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By Leigh Cuen
Apr 17, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2018
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San Francisco
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Coinbase
Why Leading Crypto Devs Don't Work In Silicon Valley
A recent back-and-forth between Coinbase and a bitcoin developer shows there's still a big gap between the industry and the open-source community.
San Francisco
By Leigh Cuen
Apr 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 15, 2018
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Coinbase
A Tangled Web: Will Coinbase Ventures Lead to Conflicts of Interest?
Coinbase's new VC arm raises thorny questions about the influence the startup wields across the crypto market and potential conflicts of interest.
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By Leigh Cuen
Apr 14, 2018 at 10:20 a.m. UTC
Apr 14, 2018
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Cftc
Riot Blockchain Acquires Futures Brokerage After Crypto Pivot
Riot Blockchain announced it would "investigate" creating a crypto exchange and futures product after acquiring a registered brokerage.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 30, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 30, 2018
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Payments
Bitcoin's Lightning Network Is Live, But Can It Keep from Going Corporate?
As startups developing bitcoin's Lightning Network start pushing the tech forward, some wonder whether it'll be taken over by corporate interests.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 29, 2018
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Crime
Child Porn On Bitcoin? Why This Doesn't Mean What You Might Think
Bitcoin isn’t illegal, but SESTA-FOSTA could be used to sue miners or node operators depending on what they store in the blockchain.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 27, 2018 at 4:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 27, 2018
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Dan Romero, general manager of Coinbase
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Coinbase
Why Coinbase Won't Add New Cryptos Anytime Soon
Adding new cryptocurrencies is a "top priority" for Coinbase, and it's becoming more clear how the exchange makes decisions about which to support.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2018
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London UK
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Exchanges
UK Government Minister Calls for 'Proportionate' Crypto Rules
John Glen, the U.K. minister who oversees the financial sector, says regulation could lead to "a stable, flourishing" crypto exchange in London.
London UK
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 26, 2018 at 2:30 a.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2018
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Dublin
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Blockchain technology
Ireland's Finance Department Plans Blockchain Working Group
Ireland’s Department of Finance has proposed the creation of a blockchain working group to help form cohesive regulation across government agencies.
Dublin
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 23, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2018
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Venture capital
Blockchain Capital Raises $150 Million, Looks Beyond Financial Services
The raise, Blockchain Capital's fourth, includes $25 million worth of cryptocurrency and brings its total assets under management to $250 million.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 22, 2018
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