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Bangkok, Thailand

Sam Town

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Bangkok, Thailand

Samuel is a freelance journalist, digital nomad, and crypto enthusiast based out of Bangkok, Thailand. He is a former writer at Crypto Briefing.

The Top 5 Crypto-Friendly Nations

Regulatory approach to the blockchain sector varies wildly around the world. While China and Korea have taken a firm stance toward the the control of digital currencies, others have adopted a far more progressive position. Our list of 5 crypto-friendly nations may surprise you...

Analysis Feb. 17, 2018
7 Reasons The $10k Bitcoin Bull Run Will Be Unstoppable

Is a Bitcoin bull run gaining speed? Earlier today Bitcoin smashed through the 10k barrier, breaking out of the sluggish bear run of Q1 2018. A swift rise of over 9.2% in the last 24 hours has many predicting a BTC rally, and history has taught us that a Bitcoin frenzy can be a force of nature.

Markets Feb. 15, 2018
The United States of Bitcoin?

Bitcoin interest in the USA is highest in the states that already have the highest per capita income and the highest cost of living. So Is blockchain's most revolutionary application— cryptocurrency— truly democratizing the financial landscape of the United States of Bitcoin?

Technology Feb. 14, 2018
RSK Assessment – Bitcoin Smart Contracts Coming?

Scalability is currently the number one problem afflicting both Bitcoin and Ethereum, but as blockchain technology matures another important problem is becoming more pressing — interoperability. This brief RSK assessment illustrates a solution... and a potential problem.

Technology Feb. 13, 2018
Battle Of The Blockchains: BTC vs ETH vs NEO

2018 is set to be a pivotal year for the rapidly developing blockchain ecosystem. New platforms, standards, and tokens are emerging all the time - but to cryptocurrency neophytes, they can be confusing. This short series introduces Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and NEO (errr... NEO).

Analysis Feb. 9, 2018
Bitcoin: The Undisputed Heavyweight Champ

Could Bitcoin retain its position as the most valuable and widely used cryptocurrency in 2018, fending off challenges from Ethereum and NEO? With the Lightning Network on the way, scalability may be conquered - in which case there may be no stopping BTC's run to the championship.

Analysis Feb. 9, 2018
Ethereum – The Challenger

Ethereum has remained a staunch competitor to Bitcoin since launching in 2014. Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum is far more than a cryptocurrency - it is a blockchain-based distributed computing platform that can support other applications. Therefore, it has utility and is not just a 'store of value'.

Analysis Feb. 9, 2018
NEO: The Dark Horse

NEO, like Ethereum, is a complex ecosystem and is far more flexible than Bitcoin. While Ethereum and NEO share some similarities, such as the ability to execute smart contracts and unique programming languages, NEO is aiming to create what it refers to as a complete “Smart Economy”.

Analysis Feb. 9, 2018