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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Finance

Makeup Mogul Michelle Phan's Coronavirus Strategy Is Educate and HODL Bitcoin

Although the coronavirus-induced economic slowdown is hitting every sector, beauty mogul Michelle Phan has a plan.

Michelle Phan poses in the Em Cosmetics office. (Photo by Mark Sacro for CoinDesk)

Policy

Why Energy Experts Are Watching Crypto as Oil Wars Emerge

Energy experts say incumbents are complacent about the dominance of the U.S. dollar in oil markets while China and Russia may try to force change.

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Markets

New Celo Alliance Has Same Aims as Libra – And Some of the Same Partners

Dozens of blockchain companies and investors are committing to promote Celo tokens in some fashion by joining the cLabs “Alliance for Prosperity.”

Celo community gathering in California (cLabs)

Markets

Bitcoiners in Europe Reflect on Economic Shocks as Coronavirus Spreads

From meetup organizers in Milan to cypherpunks in Spain, coronavirus is forcing bitcoiners to reconsider their plans.

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Markets

What the Oil Market Says About Bitcoin's 'Safe Haven' Status

“I don’t think any asset is safe right now – except cash, U.S. dollars.”

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Finance

Paradigm Leads $12M Round for DeFi-Friendly Wallet Startup

The DeFi-friendly Argent wallet just raised $12 million.

Mobile wallet image via Argent

Markets

Leader to Watch: Elena Giralt Talks Zcash and Feminism

CoinDesk reporter Leigh Cuen is joined by Elena Giralt, the Electric Coin Company’s product marketing associate known for her research on cryptocurrency usage in Latin America, to talk about how digital assets can subvert power dynamics.

LEIGH ELENA IWD RELEASE

Markets

Gender and Income: Binance US and Stellar CEOs Debunk Myths for International Women’s Day

Two of crypto's leading women executives share career advice and management tips.

Original Denelle Dixon photo by Justin Dolske, 2018. CC BY-SA 2.0

Finance

How the Bitcoin Market Changed Since 2017’s Bull Run

Regulation-friendly infrastructure makes 2020's bitcoin market stand out from the Wild West of 2017.

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