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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One of Bitcoin's Biggest Investments Might Finally Be Paying Off

Old hands aren't quite sure why there's been a spike in new contributors to bitcoin's open-source code, but they’re quite pleased to see it happen.

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Not Just Bitcoin: OpenBazaar Is Gearing Up for a Radical Redesign

Now that the likes of Etsy are jumping on the crypto train, decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar is gearing up for its biggest overhaul since launch.

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Two Big Crypto Startups Are Out to Build One Universal Wallet

The two startups are offering developers $50,000 to build a wallet that would support almost any token, even those that haven’t been created yet.

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Fear and HODLing at MIT: Blockchain Experts Weigh Impact of SEC Action

The SEC may cast an even wider net on the crypto space than thought just a week ago, but many remain optimistic about regulators’ growing involvement.

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Locked Out of Coinbase: Why Are Wyoming's Bitcoin Users Still Waiting?

A month after Wyoming changed a law to let Coinbase restore service in the state, users there are still waiting to regain access to their funds.

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Bad Checks: Twitter's Identity Crisis Is Costing Users More Than Bitcoin

Twitter's blue check mark verification system is falling under the pressure of the complicated crypto world.

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The Craigslist of Crypto Is Making Millions Where Bitcoin Is Needed Most

LocalBitcoins, a low-fi exchange launched in 2011, is gaining traction in overlooked markets where people have less access to VC-backed alternatives.

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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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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.

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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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