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.

SEC Withdraws 14 Biden-Era Crypto Rules Under Trump's Deregulation Push

SEC Withdraws 14 Biden-Era Crypto Rules Under Trump's Deregulation Push

The SEC has withdrawn 14 Biden-era regulatory proposals including key crypto rules targeting DeFi protocols and digital asset custody requirements.

CFTC Orders $26M Penalty Against My Big Coin Crypto Fraud Executives

CFTC Orders $26M Penalty Against My Big Coin Crypto Fraud Executives

Federal court orders My Big Coin executives to pay $25.8 million in penalties for operating crypto fraud scheme that deceived investors with false gold-backing claims.

Stripe to Acquire Crypto Wallet Firm Privy

Stripe to Acquire Crypto Wallet Firm Privy

Stripe is set to acquire crypto wallet infrastructure firm Privy, marking a significant move into the Web3 space.

Circle's Stablecoin Launches on Sam Altman-Backed World Project

Circle's Stablecoin Launches on Sam Altman-Backed World Project

Circle's stablecoin has been integrated into the World Network, a Sam Altman-backed project, enhancing its blockchain ecosystem.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.