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.

Leigh Cuen

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Markets

How Celsius Turned Its Crypto ICO Into a Billion-Dollar Lending Business

Lending startup Celsius went from a $50 million token sale to $1 billion in crypto deposits.

Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky

Markets

Leadership Shakeup at Wasabi Wallet as Bitcoin Business Surges

Adam Ficsor, co-founder of the firm behind the privacy-centric Wasabi Wallet, is stepping down from his role as CTO.

ZkSNACKS team from left to right: Lucas Ontivero, Balint Harmat, Gergely Hajdu, Adam Ficsor

Markets

Paxos Launches Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency

A gold-backed asset from Paxos aims to lure gold bugs into the world of cryptocurrency trading.

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Tech

A Bitcoin Treasure Hunt Is Coming to College Campuses This Fall

The real-life spin on "Ready Player One" is bringing scavenger hunts and bitcoin wallet tutorials to more than 20 universities.

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Markets

Ethereum Co-Founder Anthony Di Iorio Steps Down as Decentral CEO

The Canadian startup behind Jaxx crypto wallet is struggling to find a reliable revenue model.

Anthony Di Iorio

Tech

Why Tether Volume Is at All-Time Highs

The dollar-pegged stablecoin tether (USDT) has become a virtual bridge between Chinese traders and global markets.

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Finance

Facebook's Libra Project Launches Bug Bounty With $10,000 Max Reward

The Libra Association will pay up to $10,000 to independent security researchers who find bugs in the Libra blockchain.

facebook, bitcoin

Markets

Burning Man & Crypto: Common Grounds

Burning Man, the mecca of tech industry parties, offers lessons for the cryptocurrency movement.

Leigh at Burning Man 2010

Markets

In Palestine, Civilians Are Using Bitcoin More Than Hamas

Terrorists are using bitcoin, but they aren't the only ones. Here's the real story about bitcoin usage in Palestine.

palestine, middle east

Tech

Square Crypto Hires Matt Corallo to Boost Bitcoin Development

Square Crypto just hired one of the world’s most prolific bitcoin developers.

matt, corallo