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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Bitcoin Lightning Wallets Are Gaining Traction in 2019

Lightning usage is growing steadily in 2019, with several startups now offering retail-friendly wallets.

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Fold App Adds Bitcoin 'Kickbacks' for Purchases at Target, Starbucks

Mobile shoppers can earn bitcoin for purchases from Amazon, Starbucks and Target, just to name a few. 

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Bitcoin's Largest Wallet Blockchain Just Launched Its First Crypto Exchange

Bitcoin wallet provider and blockchain explorer Blockchain just launched its first exchange platform, the PIT.

Peter Smith, CEO de Blockchain.com (Archivo de CoinDesk)

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Meet Vitalik Buterin's Mom. Her Mission Is Inclusion, Not Ethereum

Natalia Ameline's nonprofit, CryptoChicks, is spreading the blockchain gospel in emerging markets.

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Binance Exchange's Charity Falling Short of Transparency Goals

Less than half of the donations made to the Binance Charity Foundation are accounted for on its website.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

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Bancor Raised $153 Million and Found Actual Users. Why Did Its Price Tank?

Bancor raised $153 million as one of the top initial coin offerings of 2017. With its BNT token trading near all-time lows, here's an update on the project.

Bancor co-founder Gali Ben Artzi

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Andrew Yang Super PAC Will Accept Lightning-Powered Bitcoin Donations

Supporters of presidential candidate Andrew Yang can now send bitcoin donations to a new super PAC via the Lightning Network.

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Circle Moves Exchange Operations Offshore With New Bermuda Office

Circle is moving the majority of its Poloniex exchange operations offshore, citing a "lack of regulatory frameworks" in the U.S.

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Token Startup Founder Took Steps to Sue Lubin, ConsenSys for $13 Million

The former head of a ConsenSys-incubated startup filed paperwork to sue the venture studio and its founder, Joe Lubin.

ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin (CoinDesk)

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Sexual Misconduct Allegations Emerge Against Bitcoin Coder Peter Todd

New court filings have accused former Bitcoin Core contributor Peter Todd of sexual misconduct.

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