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.

Paradigm Files Legal Brief Defending Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm

Paradigm Files Legal Brief Defending Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm

Venture capital firm Paradigm files legal brief defending Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, warning that conviction could severely impact crypto and fintech innovation.

JPMorgan Chase Files Comprehensive JPMD Trademark for Digital Asset Services

JPMorgan Chase Files Comprehensive JPMD Trademark for Digital Asset Services

JPMorgan Chase files comprehensive JPMD trademark application covering crypto payment services, intensifying industry speculation about the banking giant's potential stablecoin venture.

Brazil Eliminates Crypto Tax Exemption, Implements 17.5% Flat Rate

Brazil Eliminates Crypto Tax Exemption, Implements 17.5% Flat Rate

Brazil scraps crypto tax exemptions, introducing a uniform 17.5% rate on all digital asset gains.

SEC Clears Trump Media's Multi-Billion Bitcoin Investment Plan

SEC Clears Trump Media's Multi-Billion Bitcoin Investment Plan

SEC approves Trump Media's registration, enabling massive Bitcoin treasury purchases.

Metaplanet Secures $210M Through Bitcoin-Focused Bond Offering

Metaplanet Secures $210M Through Bitcoin-Focused Bond Offering

Metaplanet secures $210 million through bond issuance exclusively for Bitcoin acquisition, reinforcing its position as Japan's leading corporate Bitcoin adopter.

Vietnam Officially Legalizes Cryptocurrency Through Comprehensive Digital Asset Framework

Vietnam Officially Legalizes Cryptocurrency Through Comprehensive Digital Asset Framework

Vietnam's National Assembly officially legalizes cryptocurrency through the new Law on Digital Technology Industry, establishing clear regulatory framework for the nation's $105 billion crypto market.

SEC Repeals Biden-Era Crypto Rules in Regulatory Overhaul

SEC Repeals Biden-Era Crypto Rules in Regulatory Overhaul

The SEC has rescinded multiple crypto-related rules proposed under the Biden administration, signaling a shift towards deregulation in the digital asset sector.

Shopify Partners with Coinbase and Stripe to Enable USDC Stablecoin Payments

Shopify Partners with Coinbase and Stripe to Enable USDC Stablecoin Payments

Shopify integrates USDC payments through Coinbase and Stripe partnership, bringing crypto payments to millions of merchants worldwide.

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.