Articles by Nikolas Sargeant

Nik is a content and public relations specialist with an ever-growing interest in Crypto. He has been published on several leading Crypto and blockchain based news sites. He is currently based in Spain, but hails from the Pacific Northwest in the US.

Ant Group Pursues Asian Stablecoin Licenses as Global Expansion Accelerates

Ant Group Pursues Asian Stablecoin Licenses as Global Expansion Accelerates

Ant Group accelerates global expansion by pursuing stablecoin licenses across key Asian financial centers following its strategic pivot from consumer lending.

Binance Restores Full Crypto Access for Syrian Users After Sanctions Relief

Binance Restores Full Crypto Access for Syrian Users After Sanctions Relief

Binance restores comprehensive cryptocurrency services for Syrian residents following U.S. sanctions suspension, opening digital finance opportunities.

Connecticut Bans State Investments in Cryptocurrency

Connecticut Bans State Investments in Cryptocurrency

Connecticut has enacted legislation prohibiting state investments in cryptocurrencies, marking a significant policy shift amid growing concerns over digital asset volatility.

House Agriculture Committee Advances CLARITY Act to Regulate Crypto Market

House Agriculture Committee Advances CLARITY Act to Regulate Crypto Market

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has voted to advance the CLARITY Act, aiming to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets by delineating the roles of the SEC and CFTC.

Thiel-Backed Bullish Crypto Exchange Pursues Second IPO Attempt

Thiel-Backed Bullish Crypto Exchange Pursues Second IPO Attempt

Peter Thiel-backed Bullish crypto exchange confidentially files for US IPO, attempting its second public listing after its 2021 SPAC deal collapsed.

SEC Accelerates Solana ETF Review Process With June Filing Deadline

SEC Accelerates Solana ETF Review Process With June Filing Deadline

The SEC has requested spot Solana ETF issuers to update their S-1 filings by June with 30-day comment periods following submission.

Gary Cardone Attacks XRP Over Alleged European Central Bank Partnership

Gary Cardone Attacks XRP Over Alleged European Central Bank Partnership

Serial investor Gary Cardone launches controversial attack on XRP amid unconfirmed speculation about European Central Bank digital euro integration.

Société Générale Expands Digital Asset Portfolio with USD Stablecoin Launch

Société Générale Expands Digital Asset Portfolio with USD Stablecoin Launch

Société Générale's crypto division launches USD-pegged stablecoin USDCV across Ethereum and Solana, following successful MiCA-compliant EUR token debut.

South Korea’s Ruling Party Unveils Legislation to Allow Stablecoins

South Korea’s Ruling Party Unveils Legislation to Allow Stablecoins

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party has introduced a bill to legalize stablecoin issuance, aiming to enhance transparency and competition in the crypto sector.

Senate Stablecoin Bill Poised for Final Vote This Week

Senate Stablecoin Bill Poised for Final Vote This Week

The U.S. Senate is set to vote this week on the GENIUS Act, a landmark stablecoin regulation bill that has garnered bipartisan support despite ethical concerns.

XRP Joins Nasdaq Settlement Index as Price Faces Bearish Pressure

XRP Joins Nasdaq Settlement Index as Price Faces Bearish Pressure

XRP's inclusion in Nasdaq's Crypto Settlement Price Index marks a significant institutional milestone despite current ETF tracking limitations.

Ripple Establishes $200K Grant Initiative for Japanese XRPL Innovators

Ripple Establishes $200K Grant Initiative for Japanese XRPL Innovators

Ripple partnered with Asia Web3 Alliance Japan to provide up to $200,000 grants supporting early-stage XRPL-focused startups through 2025.