Samuel Wan

Analyst CryptoSlate

Samuel Wan, a finance professional turned full-time crypto content creator, values individual autonomy and personal freedom in his pursuits.

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Total Articles 1,398

Since Jan 2021

Last Active Jun 30, 2023

Primary Beat Bitcoin

Samuel Wan Recent Articles

Legal

Six XRP investors may be excluded from court hearing as Ripple v SEC saga continues

The U.S securities regulator seeks to block key figures in the XRP holders collective from participating in the lawsuit. They also contend the motion to intervene by the holders will add nothing to proceedings.

5 years ago

People

Here’s why Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin burned $7 billion in Shiba Inu (SHIB)

Vitalik Buterin has burned a sizeable chunk of SHIB's total supply, although the community reaction was largely positive Buterin explained that he did it because he doesn't want to be a "locus of power."

5 years ago

Adoption

Research shows 46 million Americans would use crypto for retail purchases

U.S consumers want to use cryptocurrency as a means of payment, but mass adoption won't be happening anytime soon

5 years ago

Adoption

MoneyGram gives crypto another try by partnering with Bitcoin ATM firm Coinme

Buying and selling Bitcoin just got a whole lot easier as MoneyGram and Coinme team up to offer ramping services.

5 years ago

Technology

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin makes the case for Uniswap as an oracle token

Vitalik Buterin thinks additional oracle functionality to UniSwap will improve Ethereum DeFi, but is the team capable of delivering?

5 years ago

Adoption

Papa John’s Pizza is now offering £10 in free Bitcoin to U.K. customers

Although fast food and Bitcoin don't usually mix well, Papa John's is introducing a limited offer to get free Bitcoin.

5 years ago

Regulation

Ripple reports strong XRP whale accumulation despite ongoing SEC lawsuit

A bumper quarter indicates the market has confidence in Ripple's defense. But reports of "revolving door" industry appointments insinuate foul play.

5 years ago

Crypto

New partnership sees DeFi and NFTs come to Cardano (ADA)

As smart contracts get ready to launch on Cardano, Occam and Bondly reveal their partnership to grow NFT and DeFi use on the network.

5 years ago

Analysis

Here’s two important reasons why Cardano (ADA) hit an all-time high today

The smart contract network has been on a tear in the past few months. Here's why.

5 years ago

Regulation

Ex-U.S Treasurer joins Ripple board of directors as SEC lawsuit heats up

Ripple enlists help from two new appointees in a bid to expand operations and in fighting the SEC lawsuit.

5 years ago

Legal

SEC claims “no document” exists as new twist emerges in Ripple (XRP) case

Following a glut of "mini victories," Ripple encounters roadblocks in its efforts to beat the SEC lawsuit.

5 years ago

Legal

Will Gary Gensler address the Ripple (XRP) lawsuit at the SEC meeting this week?

XRP investors have their fingers crossed that a closed SEC meeting this week could spell the end of legal action against Ripple.

5 years ago

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Samuel Wan Recent Articles

Six XRP investors may be excluded from court hearing as Ripple v SEC saga continues

Here’s why Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin burned $7 billion in Shiba Inu (SHIB)

Research shows 46 million Americans would use crypto for retail purchases

MoneyGram gives crypto another try by partnering with Bitcoin ATM firm Coinme

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin makes the case for Uniswap as an oracle token

Papa John’s Pizza is now offering £10 in free Bitcoin to U.K. customers

Ripple reports strong XRP whale accumulation despite ongoing SEC lawsuit

New partnership sees DeFi and NFTs come to Cardano (ADA)

Here’s two important reasons why Cardano (ADA) hit an all-time high today

Ex-U.S Treasurer joins Ripple board of directors as SEC lawsuit heats up

SEC claims “no document” exists as new twist emerges in Ripple (XRP) case

Will Gary Gensler address the Ripple (XRP) lawsuit at the SEC meeting this week?