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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Markets

Flipside Crypto Raises $7.1 Million to Give Tokens Better Analytics

This firm taps blockchain analytics across hundreds of projects to reveal what really makes prices go up.

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Tech

What the Holy Land Reveals About Bitcoin

Israel's political backdrop gave attendees of Tel Aviv Blockchain Week an opportunity to ponder the duality of today's bitcoin movement.

Jeremy Rubin

Policy

Iranian Government Proposes Annual License for Bitcoin and Crypto Miners

Government documents reveal a draft proposal for new cryptocurrency mining regulations in Iran.

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Tech

Square Crypto Hires Lightning, Libra Developers for 'Bitcoin Dream Team'

The Square Crypto team announced three more developer hires on Thursday, pulling from major companies in the crypto space.

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Tech

Lightning Wallet Zap Launches in-App OTC Desk for Bitcoin Buyers

With new features from Zap, people can now buy bitcoin using the Lightning Network and reduce their reliance on centralized crypto exchanges.

Zap founder Jack Mallers speaks at Bitcoin 2019 in San Francisco.

Markets

These iAngels Are Bringing New Heavyweights Into Bitcoin Investing

The three women behind Israeli investment platform iAngels are promoting crypto adoption by connecting with traditional investors.

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Tech

Coinbase-Backed ConsenSys Alum Aims to Build GitHub for Web3

Harrison Hines, a former ConsenSys token guru, is building a developer hub for the decentralized web via his startup Terminal.

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Markets

ConsenSys Announces Codefi Project to Boost DeFi Adoption

ConsenSys is doubling down on the DeFi ecosystem with a new product suite called Codefi.

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Markets

New Data Gives Unprecedented Insight Into How Iranians Use Bitcoin

Iranian bitcoin users are earning a significant portion of their income in crypto, and hodling for the long haul.

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Tech

MakerDAO Is Helping 60 Kids in Brazil Learn the Basics of Blockchain

The World Bank is teaming up with MakerDAO to bring blockchain education to Brazilian favelas.

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