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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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British Charity Aims to Improve Maritime Safety with New Blockchain Lab
British non-profit Lloyd’s Register Foundation is teaming up with BLOC on a blockchain initiative aimed to improve safety on the high seas.
Cargo ship
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 22, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 22, 2018
Blockchain TechnologyNewsDistributed Ledger TechnologySupply ChainMaritimeUse Cases & VerticalsBusiness News
snapchat
Markets
Startups
Social Media Giant Snap Confirms It's Banned ICO Ads
Snapchat just became the latest social media platform to ban advertising for initial coin offerings.
snapchat
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 21, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2018
StartupsNewsSnapchatICOsInitial Coin OfferingsBusiness News
telecom portal
Markets
Security
Korea Telecom Announces Blockchain For Network Security
South Korean telecom provider KT unveiled a new system based on a blockchain security-focused network.
telecom portal
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 21, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2018
SecurityPaymentsSouth KoreaStartupsBlockchainRegulationNewsFintechAsia PacificLegalBusiness News
U.S. Treasury Department
Markets
Startups
US Treasury Publishes 5 Tips For Blockchain Projects
The US Treasury Department has just published five tips for building blockchain projects based on lessons learned during work on a proof-of-concept.
U.S. Treasury Department
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 20, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2018
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New York Assemblyman Ron Kim
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This New York Lawmaker Wants to End the BitLicense
There's a new New York lawmaker on the scene and he wants to end a years-long policy that has held back crypto startups in the state.
New York Assemblyman Ron Kim
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 20, 2018 at 8:03 a.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2018
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Israel coin
Markets
Israel
Israeli Regulator Outlines What Makes A Token a Security (Or Not)
The Israel Securities Authority also proposed an ICO sandbox in a recent report now in the hands of the agency's chair, who will decide how to proceed
Israel coin
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 19, 2018 at 8:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2018
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Bank of England
Markets
Uk
UK Government Announces New Cryptocurrency Research Effort
The U.K. government will launch new research aimed to explore the potential risks posed by cryptocurrencies, a minister has said.
Bank of England
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2018
UKBank of EnglandBitcoinBankingNewsCentral BankingUnited KingdomLegalBusiness News
intel
Markets
Copyright
Intel Thinks Blockchain Could Power a Next-Gen Media Rights Manager
Tech giant Intel has moved to protect a custom system for digital rights management built on a blockchain.
intel
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 19, 2018 at 12:05 a.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2018
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copper, cable
Markets
Litecoin
Lightning Labs Launches Beta With Twitter CEO Backing
Big investors are lining up to back the startup behind the most advanced implementation of bitcoin's in-development Lightning Network.
copper, cable
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 15, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 15, 2018
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condoms, sex
Markets
Porn
US Bills Could Spell Disaster for Crypto Sex Industry
Upcoming legislation in the U.S. could have an impact on cryptocurrency use in the sex industry, and those affected are speaking out.
condoms, sex
By Leigh Cuen
Mar 15, 2018 at 12:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 15, 2018
PornBitcoinSex IndustryFeaturesTechnology News