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.

Russia Launches National Mining Registry to Combat Energy Theft and Tax Evasion

Russia Launches National Mining Registry to Combat Energy Theft and Tax Evasion

Russia's Energy Ministry establishes comprehensive mining registry to legalize industry operations and eliminate widespread energy theft by unregistered cryptocurrency miners.

Musk Launches America Party With Bitcoin Support Amid Trump Tensions

Musk Launches America Party With Bitcoin Support Amid Trump Tensions

Elon Musk's new America Party will officially support Bitcoin adoption while criticizing traditional fiat currency systems.

Senator Lummis Introduces Standalone Crypto Tax Reform Bill After Budget Package Exclusion

Senator Lummis Introduces Standalone Crypto Tax Reform Bill After Budget Package Exclusion

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis drafts comprehensive crypto tax legislation with $300 de minimis exemption after amendments failed to make budget package.

Bitstamp Secures Coveted Singapore License Amid Regulatory Crackdown

Bitstamp Secures Coveted Singapore License Amid Regulatory Crackdown

Bitstamp becomes one of few crypto exchanges to secure Singapore's restrictive MAS license.

House Republicans Designate July 14 "Crypto Week" for Landmark Digital Asset Legislation

House Republicans Designate July 14 "Crypto Week" for Landmark Digital Asset Legislation

House Republicans declare July 14 "Crypto Week" to advance three major crypto bills aimed at establishing clear regulatory framework and cementing US digital asset leadership.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Strikes $350K Jackpot Against Astronomical Odds

Solo Bitcoin Miner Strikes $350K Jackpot Against Astronomical Odds

A solo Bitcoin miner using just 2.3 petahashes successfully mined a complete block on Thursday, earning $349,028 against astronomical odds.

Deutsche Bank-DWS Euro Stablecoin Gets German Regulatory Green Light

Deutsche Bank-DWS Euro Stablecoin Gets German Regulatory Green Light

German financial regulator BaFin approves euro stablecoin venture between Deutsche Bank and DWS under MiCA framework.

Ripple Seeks US Banking License to Boost Stablecoin Legitimacy

Ripple Seeks US Banking License to Boost Stablecoin Legitimacy

Ripple applies for US banking license following Circle's lead as crypto firms seek regulatory compliance.

SEC Halts Grayscale Digital Fund ETF Conversion Day After Initial Approval

SEC Halts Grayscale Digital Fund ETF Conversion Day After Initial Approval

The SEC has frozen Grayscale's Digital Large Cap Fund ETF conversion approval within 24 hours, triggering regulatory review under Rule 431 amid multi-asset crypto concerns.

Binance Pay Transforms French Riviera with 80+ Crypto-Accepting Merchants

Binance Pay Transforms French Riviera with 80+ Crypto-Accepting Merchants

Binance Pay has launched crypto payment acceptance across 80+ French Riviera merchants through a partnership with fintech firm Lyzi, marking Europe's largest luxury destination crypto rollout.

Deutsche Bank Plans Cryptocurrency Custody Launch for 2026

Deutsche Bank Plans Cryptocurrency Custody Launch for 2026

Germany's largest bank prepares to offer Bitcoin storage services through Bitpanda partnership.

Arizona Governor Vetoes Seized Crypto Stockpile Bill

Arizona Governor Vetoes Seized Crypto Stockpile Bill

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill to create a state fund for seized cryptocurrency assets.