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.

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.

ECB Approves Two-Phase Strategy for Central Bank Money in DLT Transactions

ECB Approves Two-Phase Strategy for Central Bank Money in DLT Transactions

The ECB has approved a comprehensive two-track strategy to integrate central bank money with distributed ledger technology for enhanced financial transaction settlement.

Binance Retains Hundreds of Singapore Remote Workers Despite Licensing Crackdown

Binance Retains Hundreds of Singapore Remote Workers Despite Licensing Crackdown

Binance will retain hundreds of Singapore-based remote employees despite new crypto licensing requirements, as their internal roles fall outside regulatory scope.

Germany's Largest Banking Group to Launch Crypto Trading

Germany's Largest Banking Group to Launch Crypto Trading

Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe will offer crypto trading to 50+ million customers by 2026.

Senate Vote-a-Rama Continues Into Night as Crypto Tax Amendments Battle for Inclusion in Trump's Mega Spending Bill

Senate Vote-a-Rama Continues Into Night as Crypto Tax Amendments Battle for Inclusion in Trump's Mega Spending Bill

Senators debate crypto tax reforms during marathon voting session on Trump's $3.3 trillion spending package.