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.

Google Clarifies: Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets Exempt From New Play Store Policy

Google Clarifies: Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets Exempt From New Play Store Policy

Google clarifies that non-custodial crypto wallets are exempt from its new Play Store licensing requirements after initial confusion.

Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges in $19M Settlement

Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges in $19M Settlement

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon changes plea to guilty on fraud charges, facing up to 12 years in prison.

OKX Unveils Major Tokenomics Overhaul for Native OKB Token

OKX Unveils Major Tokenomics Overhaul for Native OKB Token

OKX implements comprehensive tokenomics update for its native OKB token, which surged 165% to $122.

Steak 'n Shake Credits Bitcoin Adoption for Record Sales Growth

Steak 'n Shake Credits Bitcoin Adoption for Record Sales Growth

Fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake reports 10.7% same-store sales increase after accepting Bitcoin payments.

Senate Democrats Slam GOP Crypto Draft Bill as 'Superhighway' for Regulatory Evasion

Senate Democrats Slam GOP Crypto Draft Bill as 'Superhighway' for Regulatory Evasion

Democratic staff warn Republican crypto draft creates regulatory escape route for traditional assets.

Nasdaq-Listed BNC Acquires $160M BNB Holdings, Becomes World's Largest Corporate Holder

Nasdaq-Listed BNC Acquires $160M BNB Holdings, Becomes World's Largest Corporate Holder

BNB Network Company becomes the world's largest corporate BNB holder after purchasing 200,000 tokens for $160 million through strategic private placement.

LayerZero Proposes $110M Stargate Acquisition as Token Prices Surge

LayerZero Proposes $110M Stargate Acquisition as Token Prices Surge

LayerZero Foundation proposes acquiring Stargate protocol for $110 million in an all-token deal, driving significant price increases for both cryptocurrencies.

El Salvador Authorizes Investment Banks to Hold Bitcoin Under New Regulatory Framework

El Salvador Authorizes Investment Banks to Hold Bitcoin Under New Regulatory Framework

El Salvador passes landmark law allowing licensed investment banks to hold Bitcoin and serve institutional clients.

White House Crypto Council Director Bo Hines Steps Down

White House Crypto Council Director Bo Hines Steps Down

White House Crypto Council Executive Director Bo Hines announced his resignation to return to private sector work.

Tether Gains EU Regulatory Foothold Through Strategic Bit2Me Investment

Tether Gains EU Regulatory Foothold Through Strategic Bit2Me Investment

Tether invests in Spain's first MiCA-compliant Spanish-speaking exchange to expand EU operations.

SEC and Ripple Officially End Long-Running Legal Battle

SEC and Ripple Officially End Long-Running Legal Battle

The SEC and Ripple have jointly dismissed all appeals, officially ending their four-year legal battle over XRP.

Ukraine Central Bank Supports Crypto Legalization Despite Payment Restrictions

Ukraine Central Bank Supports Crypto Legalization Despite Payment Restrictions

Ukraine's National Bank Governor supports cryptocurrency legalization but firmly opposes using digital assets as legal tender or payment methods.