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.

CFTC Moves to Allow Stablecoins as Derivatives Collateral

CFTC Moves to Allow Stablecoins as Derivatives Collateral

CFTC seeks public feedback on using stablecoins as derivatives collateral until October 20.

Pro-Bitcoin Democrat Ian Calderon Launches 2026 California Governor Campaign

Pro-Bitcoin Democrat Ian Calderon Launches 2026 California Governor Campaign

Former California lawmaker Ian Calderon announces gubernatorial bid with Bitcoin-focused platform.

Plasma Launches First Stablecoin-Native Neobank Ahead of Mainnet

Plasma Launches First Stablecoin-Native Neobank Ahead of Mainnet

Plasma launches Plasma One neobank with 4% cashback and 10%+ stablecoin yields.

US and UK Launch Joint Crypto Task Force to Shape Digital Asset Regulations

US and UK Launch Joint Crypto Task Force to Shape Digital Asset Regulations

US and UK treasury officials form joint task force to develop coordinated cryptocurrency regulations within 180 days.

Major Vehicle Manufacturers Accept Tether in Bolivia as Dollar Crisis Deepens

Major Vehicle Manufacturers Accept Tether in Bolivia as Dollar Crisis Deepens

Toyota, Yamaha, and BYD dealerships in Bolivia now accept USDT payments amid the country's severe US dollar shortage crisis.

First Regulated Chinese Yuan Stablecoin Launches as Digital Currency Race Intensifies

First Regulated Chinese Yuan Stablecoin Launches as Digital Currency Race Intensifies

First regulated Chinese yuan stablecoin debuts alongside Korean won digital token this week.

ASIC Grants Licensing Exemptions for Stablecoin Distributors to Support Digital Asset Innovation

ASIC Grants Licensing Exemptions for Stablecoin Distributors to Support Digital Asset Innovation

Australia's financial regulator eases licensing requirements for stablecoin distributors until 2028.

Michigan Advances Strategic Crypto Reserve Bill to Committee Review

Michigan Advances Strategic Crypto Reserve Bill to Committee Review

Michigan's crypto reserve bill advances to committee after second reading, allowing up to 10% state fund investment in digital assets.

SEC Approves Generic ETF Standards, Fast-Tracking Crypto Product Listings

SEC Approves Generic ETF Standards, Fast-Tracking Crypto Product Listings

The SEC has streamlined crypto ETF approvals with new generic listing standards, eliminating individual review requirements.

Trump Jr.-Connected Thumzup Media Purchases $2M in Dogecoin for Crypto Treasury

Trump Jr.-Connected Thumzup Media Purchases $2M in Dogecoin for Crypto Treasury

Trump Jr.-connected Thumzup Media purchases 7.5 million Dogecoin tokens worth $2M for its expanding crypto treasury.

Bitwise Files for Stablecoin and Tokenization ETF with SEC

Bitwise Files for Stablecoin and Tokenization ETF with SEC

Bitwise files for dual-sleeve ETF combining stablecoin companies with crypto asset exposure.

The Ether Machine Files S-4 Registration Statement for Nasdaq Listing as Ethereum Treasury Play Advances

The Ether Machine Files S-4 Registration Statement for Nasdaq Listing as Ethereum Treasury Play Advances

The Ether Machine files S-4 registration statement for Nasdaq listing via SPAC merger.