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Sam White is a writer and journalist from the UK who covers cryptocurrencies and web3, with a particular interest in NFTs and the crossover between art and finance. His work, on a wide variety of topics, has appeared on platforms including The Spectator, Vice and Hacker Noon.

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Sam White

Journalist

185 articles

18 followers

Sam White is a writer and journalist from the UK who covers cryptocurrencies and web3, with a particular interest in NFTs and the crossover between art and finance. His work, on a wide variety of topics, has appeared on platforms including The Spectator, Vice and Hacker Noon.

Sam White is a writer and journalist from the UK who covers cryptocurrencies and web3, with a particular interest in NFTs and the crossover between art and finance. His work, on a wide variety of topics, has appeared on platforms including The Spectator, Vice and Hacker Noon.

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CryptoCurrency

Bitcoin and Dogecoin Price Push: Crypto Euphoria Creates a Bullish Barbell

  • As BTC reprices higher after the US election, there are also increased spot ETH ETF inflows.
  • Additionally, memecoins have surged, and Robinhood has relisted several Layer-1 tokens.
Thursday, 14/11/2024 | 12:32 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

2024 US Election Results: Trump Victory Ushers In First Bitcoin-Friendly Administration

  • Trump promised to support Bitcoin, including building a national BTC reserve.
  • He is surrounded by a crypto-friendly team, increasing expectations among crypto advocates.
Wednesday, 06/11/2024 | 15:21 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

BTC over USD: Will BRICS Adopt Putin's Ambitious Alternative Payment System?

  • At the BRICS Summit 2024, there was discussion of blockchain and alternative payment systems.
  • Earlier this month, the European Central Bank published a report hostile towards Bitcoin.
Friday, 25/10/2024 | 10:53 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

MiCA Crypto Alliance: Regulatory Consensus or Diverging Approaches to Digital Assets?

  • The alliance aims to assist crypto companies in complying with the MiCA regulations.
  • It brings together major blockchain firms like Hedera, Aptos Foundation, and Ripple.
Thursday, 26/09/2024 | 13:29 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

Polymarket Makes Crypto-Betting Mainstream: Is It a Killer App?

  • Amid long-standing questions on crypto's utility, Polymarket has gained mainstream attention.
  • The decentralized prediction market is useful both for traders and as a gauge of public opinion.
Tuesday, 10/09/2024 | 13:40 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

Coinbase and Ripple Made $100M Political Donations: Will It Influence US Elections?

  • The crypto industry has collectively spent $119 million on political contributions this year.
  • Factors at play include regulatory battles, alongside nominee Donald Trump's pro-crypto pivot.
Monday, 02/09/2024 | 13:40 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Similarities, but Can Scarcity Triumph Utility?

  • New BTC and ETH ETFs share similarities, including holding crypto assets regarded as commodities.
  • Differences include the use cases of the underlying assets, and leadership around those assets.
Tuesday, 30/07/2024 | 13:40 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

Bybit Surged Among Crypto Exchange Rivals: Can It Surpass Binance Too?

  • Recent data shows that among centralized crypto exchanges Bybit is making the strongest growth.
  • Bybit COO Helen Liu identifies the exchange's Unified Trading Account feature as a key factor.
Tuesday, 09/07/2024 | 09:37 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

'Make Bitcoin Great Again': Crypto Turns Political as Industry Leaders Bet on Trump

  • Prominent figures in the crypto industry have expressed public support for a Trump presidency.
  • In the event of a Trump win, changes at the SEC may facilitate a more crypto-friendly environment.
Monday, 08/07/2024 | 13:40 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

Partial Approval of ETH ETFs Signals US Crypto Policy Shift

  • ETH ETF approval comes after rejection of anti-crypto SAB 121 and approval of pro-crypto FIT21.
  • Acceptance of ETH may signal acceptance of crypto more widely, and indicate a political shift.
Friday, 24/05/2024 | 05:19 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

'Make Crypto Great Again': Meme Coins and Jibes Enter American Party Politics

  • Democrats and Republicans are opposed on crypto, with Trump recently stating support for it.
  • Some Democrats recently broke ranks, voting against the SEC's crypto-hostile SAB 121 policy.
Tuesday, 21/05/2024 | 13:40 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

New Spot BTC ETFs Take Market Share From BTC Futures ETFs

  • Exante's data reveals that New spot ETFs have nearly 90% of BTC products' daily trading volume, futures ETFs around 10%.
  • The broker describes “increasing US institutional demand for crypto-related exposure and hedging.”
Monday, 25/03/2024 | 13:46 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

OANDA Crypto Goes Live in the UK, but Regulatory Hurdles Remain

  • The company acquired the FCA-registered Coinpass.
  • The UK is aiming to enhance clarity around crypto regulation.
Monday, 04/03/2024 | 09:01 GMT by Sam White
Retail FX

MetaTrader Found Itself in the Middle of John Oliver’s Dig into “Pig Butchering" Scam

  • Last Week Tonight's host drew attention to "pig butchering" scams in a segment.
  • During the segment, Oliver mentioned MetaTrader, which has previously been reportedly utilized by scammers.
Friday, 01/03/2024 | 10:47 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

Does the Bitcoin Halving Still Matter in 2024?

  • With growth and adoption, the Bitcoin halving might become a less important price driver.
  • Alternatively, alongside supply and demand, market psychology may keep the halving influential.
Friday, 23/02/2024 | 21:07 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

Beyond ETFs: Crypto Is Going Mainstream with Big Partnerships

  • Partnerships announced between ENS and GoDaddy, MetaMask and Robinhood, and Transak and Visa.
  • The trend is towards greater integration between traditional firms and crypto products.
Friday, 16/02/2024 | 09:36 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

Why Vanguard Said "No" to Bitcoin

  • Vanguard's decision not to offer BTC ETFs is consistent with the firm's brand and approach
  • Stance unlikely to impact BTC adoption, may even have brought attention to BTC
Tuesday, 23/01/2024 | 09:00 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

Crypto Shines at Davos as ETF Approval Attracts More Fiat Capital

  • Stablecoins have been a talking point at Davos 2024, while Jamie Dimon voiced BTC skepticism.
  • AI has been prominent, while crypto appears increasingly integrated with traditional finance.
Friday, 19/01/2024 | 13:40 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

UK Crypto on Pause: Why Are Revolut and Others Halting Services?

  • Revolut temporarily pauses some services for UK Business customers due to new FCA rules.
  • Other firms also halt services as crypto works to ensure long-term compliance.
Monday, 25/12/2023 | 13:10 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

"BlackRock Definitely Has the Right Advisors for Bitcoin ETF": Legal Expert Dr Zvi Gabbay

  • In the second part of the interview, Dr Gabbay admires the EU's crypto approach and noted that the US is pushing away the crypto business.
  • "This is also the opportunity for politicians to step in and start offering their solutions."
Friday, 22/12/2023 | 16:25 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

"The SEC Is Wrong and They're Already Paying for it": Regulatory Expert Zvi Gabbay

  • In the two-part interview, Dr. Gabbay discusses the approach of the SEC towards crypto regulation from a legal point of view.
  • "What's amazing is that they go ahead and file a complaint against Kraken, which shows that they're not hearing the message”.
Wednesday, 13/12/2023 | 16:27 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

From Binance to DeFi: Hacks, Bounties and Anonymous Security

  • After a Binance-linked wallet was hacked, crypto security concerns have come to the fore.
  • In DeFi, amid hacks and price manipulation, bounties and white hat hackers offer solutions.
Friday, 24/11/2023 | 11:00 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

Is the Future of US Crypto Exchanges in Jeopardy? Binance Folds, but Kraken Holds Ground

  • SEC's lawsuit against Kraken alleges unregistered securities activities and commingling of funds.
  • Binance fined $4.3 billion, the CEO, Changpeng Zhao, stepped down and pled guilty to criminal charges.
Thursday, 23/11/2023 | 14:00 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

Maybe This Time? Key Signals That the Institutions Really Are Coming to Crypto

  • Narratives that institutions are coming to crypto became subdued, but now appear realistic.
  • ETF filings, and news at PayPal, JP Morgan and HSBC, indicate interest in blockchain technology.
Monday, 20/11/2023 | 13:35 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

PayPal Gains FCA Crypto Approval as BoE Pushes Stablecoin Regulation

  • The Bank of England publishes a report detailing a proposed stablecoin regulatory regime.
  • PayPal has gained approval from the FCA in the UK as a registered cryptocurrency firm.
Friday, 10/11/2023 | 11:42 GMT by Sam White
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