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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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The Truth About Crypto and Sex Work
Sex workers are skeptical that crypto can answer all their financial problems. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sin Week.
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By Leigh Cuen
Aug 29, 2022 at 3:31 p.m. UTC
Aug 29, 2022
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How Israeli VCs Are Doubling Down on DeFi Startups
The three co-founders of Collider Ventures agree Israel’s vibrant crypto industry waned, yet didn’t fizzle, throughout 2020.
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By Leigh Cuen
Dec 15, 2020 at 8:52 a.m. UTC
Dec 15, 2020
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Women in Tech Say Proposed STABLE Act Harms Those It Claims to Protect
Women of color from the cryptocurrency industry are concerned the STABLE Act would make wealth disparities in the U.S. much worse.
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By Leigh Cuen
Dec 11, 2020 at 5:38 p.m. UTC
Dec 11, 2020
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Bitcoin's Carnivore Cult Is Both Stupid and Correct
Do Bitcoin fans gravitate toward steak so often because they view themselves as cowboys, or because they’re just health-conscious?
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By Leigh Cuen
Nov 27, 2020 at 6:38 p.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2020
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The Best Blockchain University Programs Actually Pay Students to Learn
Leading student blockchain clubs do more than meet up to eat pizza: they work directly with crypto startups to solve problems.
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By Leigh Cuen
Oct 7, 2020 at 6:12 p.m. UTC
Oct 7, 2020
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India
Cosmos Gains Traction in India Amid Broader Crypto Resurgence
Cosmos and its ATOM token are finding success among university students in India during the 2020 bull market.
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By Leigh CuenShuai Hao
Oct 2, 2020 at 8:02 a.m. UTC
Oct 2, 2020
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Thirst Traps Explode on NFT Platforms, With Predictably Controversial Results
Sexy collectibles are taking off across NFT platforms like Rarible. Could this be the crypto version of OnlyFans?
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By Leigh Cuen
Sep 30, 2020 at 9:20 p.m. UTC
Sep 30, 2020
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Europe
Bitpanda Raises $52M Series A Led by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures
With $100 million raised to date, crypto brokerage Bitpanda will be "Europe's next fintech unicorn," says lead investor Valar Ventures.
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By Leigh Cuen
Sep 29, 2020 at 5:30 a.m. UTC
Sep 29, 2020
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Jack Dorsey Details Twitter's Blockchain Strategy at Oslo Freedom Forum
Jack Dorsey said the nonprofit Blue Sky will use blockchain to create an open Twitter protocol and give people more control over their data.
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By Leigh Cuen
Sep 25, 2020 at 3:35 p.m. UTC
Sep 25, 2020
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Startup Behind Siacoin Storage Platform Raises $3M, Rebrands as Skynet Labs
Skynet Labs has raised a $3 million funding round led by Paradigm, aiming to offer developers decentralized storage solutions for all types of applications.
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By Leigh Cuen
Sep 22, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 22, 2020
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