Leigh Cuen

Freelance reporter

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.

Latest from Leigh Cuen

Markets

Iran Could Ban Bitcoin for Payments, Central Bank Report Suggests

The Iranian central bank has drafted a new report outlining cryptocurrency regulations in the country.

Jan 29, 2019

Markets

Bitcoin ATM Startups Say They're Booming, Thanks in Part to Venezuela

Bitcoin ATM usage is surging, especially in Latin America, where Venezuelan refugees and others are seeking ad hoc banking solutions.

Jan 25, 2019

Markets

ConsenSys Invests in Two Crypto Startups to Lead VCs Into Ethereum Ecosystem

ConsenSys just invested $1 million in crypto trading platform Coinhouse and an undisclosed amount in privacy-centric browser Tenta. It's part of a broader strategy.

Jan 17, 2019

Markets

Game of Coins: Inside the Paxos-Gemini Stablecoin Discount War

Here's why several stablecoins saw sudden bursts of activity over the past three months.

Jan 16, 2019

Markets

Lawyers Rush In: New UNH Blockchain Program Nabs Big-Name Speakers

“A crypto winter for the price is a crypto summer for attorneys." And University of New Hampshire Law School is now addressing that demand.

Jan 10, 2019

Tech

Insiders Say ConsenSys Faces a Hurdle to 2019 Rebound: Joe Lubin's Grip

ConsenSys insiders say ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin will need to welcome more stakeholders into the fold for his startups to survive.

Jan 9, 2019

Markets

New Bitrefill Service Aims to Make Lightning Payments Easy

Now bitcoin users can send someone a lightning payment without the hassle of setting up channels.

Jan 9, 2019

Markets

Bitcoin Payments Aren't Dead, They've Just Gone Niche

Accepting crypto payments can help niche businesses build deeper relationships with customers – as this real-world example shows.

Jan 5, 2019

Markets

Bitcoin's Warrior Queen: Lightning's Elizabeth Stark Is Building an Army

CoinDesk profiles Elizabeth Stark, an entrepreneur leading a new phase for bitcoin, the world's largest and most valuable cryptocurrency.

Dec 31, 2018

Markets

Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Sees 20% 2018 Growth, Driven by Africa

Despite bitcoin's price volatility in 2018, P2P exchanges Paxful and LocalBitcoins each saw significant user growth in Africa.

Dec 31, 2018

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