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.
Spending through Visa-issued cryptocurrency cards surged 525% in 2025 reaching $91.3 million, with EtherFi's card leading at $55.4 million as crypto-linked payments gain mainstream traction.
Global family offices expanded cryptocurrency exposure in 2025 with Bitcoin and Ether as primary entry points, but market volatility and recent price declines are moderating expectations for broader adoption in 2026.
Coinbase executive warns Senate changes to GENIUS Act stablecoin framework could weaken US position as China enables interest on digital yuan wallets starting January 2026.
Trust Wallet has opened a $7 million compensation process for users affected by a Chrome browser extension security breach that exposed wallet seed phrases, allowing attackers to drain funds from hundreds of wallets.
US Representative Maxine Waters has demanded a congressional oversight hearing with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins regarding the agency's dismissal of major cryptocurrency enforcement cases against firms including Coinbase, Binance, and Justin Sun.
Ubisoft has suspended Rainbow Six Siege after hackers breached game systems and distributed 2 billion credits (worth approximately $13.3 million) to every player, forcing an emergency shutdown and rollback operation.
California's proposed 5% tax on billionaires, which would apply to unrealized gains including cryptocurrency holdings, has drawn sharp criticism from crypto industry leaders who argue it would drive wealth and talent out of the state.
BlackRock is expanding its digital assets team with new hires across New York, London, and Singapore, posting senior roles covering tokenization, stablecoins, and market infrastructure following its Bitcoin ETF launch and tokenized fund initiatives.
Ghana has officially legalized cryptocurrency trading through passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers bill, establishing regulatory oversight split between the Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission while planning gold-backed stablecoin initiatives.
Hyperliquid has confirmed that a wallet address accused of shorting its $HYPE token belongs to a former employee terminated in Q1 2024, addressing community concerns about potential insider trading activity.
Ray Dalio says Bitcoin's blockchain traceability and susceptibility to government interference make central banks wary of holding it as a reserve asset, unlike gold which he views as harder for authorities to control.
IcomTech promoter Magdaleno Mendoza was sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for his role in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that used fake guaranteed returns to defraud working-class, Spanish-speaking investors.
