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.

Security Breach MicroStrategy Hackers Siphon Over $440,000 Crypto Official X Account

Security Breach MicroStrategy Hackers Siphon Over $440,000 Crypto Official X Account

Perpetrators exploited the compromised profile to disseminate phishing links, leading to an estimated loss of over $440,000 in cryptocurrency for unsuspecting users, as assessed by security experts.

Crypto Exchange User Vanishes Following $650K Mistaken Transfer

Crypto Exchange User Vanishes Following $650K Mistaken Transfer

User vanishes as the crypto exchange mistakenly sends a large sum, resulting in a reported loss.

Significant Shift Bitcoin Miners Channel 700,000 BTC to OTC Desks in 3-Week Surge

Significant Shift Bitcoin Miners Channel 700,000 BTC to OTC Desks in 3-Week Surge

In a surprising move, Bitcoin miners have rapidly transferred a staggering 700,000 BTC to over-the-counter (OTC) desks over the past three weeks.

Kraken Challenges SEC Lawsuit Asserting Cryptocurrencies as Commodities

Kraken Challenges SEC Lawsuit Asserting Cryptocurrencies as Commodities

Kraken, a major crypto exchange, seeks to dismiss the SEC lawsuit alleging unregistered operations, signaling a new phase in their legal dispute.

Vitalik Buterin Urges Simplicity in Layer 2 Scaling Amid Growing Concerns

Vitalik Buterin Urges Simplicity in Layer 2 Scaling Amid Growing Concerns

Vitalik Buterin advocates for simplicity in Layer 2 scaling, highlighting risks of bugs. Ethereum's Layer 2 ecosystem thrives amid growing concerns.

Texas Bitcoin Mining Company Challenges SEC Authority in Crypto Lawsuit

Texas Bitcoin Mining Company Challenges SEC Authority in Crypto Lawsuit

Lejilex, a Texas crypto mining firm, and Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) sue the SEC, disputing its control over crypto, seeking non-securities classification.

Circle Ends USDC Minting on TRON Network, Support Withdrawal in 2025

Circle Ends USDC Minting on TRON Network, Support Withdrawal in 2025

Circle's decision to cease USDC minting on TRON is part of its risk management strategy, aiming to ensure stability and trust.

Ripple Forms Strategic Alliance with Prominent African Bank Unveiling Partnership Details

Ripple Forms Strategic Alliance with Prominent African Bank Unveiling Partnership Details

Ripple has expanded its global presence through a collaboration with a leading African bank—discover the details of this significant partnership.

Masa Tops 1.2 Million User Wallets and 23 Million Data Points as it Gears for April Mainnet Launch

Masa Tops 1.2 Million User Wallets and 23 Million Data Points as it Gears for April Mainnet Launch

Masa has announced that it has officially surpassed 1.2 million unique wallet users and 23 million data points as it prepares for its mainnet launch in April.

Allegations of Criminal Mismanagement Surround Crypto Hedge Fund Tyr In FTX Dispute

Allegations of Criminal Mismanagement Surround Crypto Hedge Fund Tyr In FTX Dispute

Swiss prosecutors raid Tyr Capital amid "criminal" mismanagement accusations by investor TGT over FTX losses; Tyr denies allegations, facing legal scrutiny.

UK Government Sets Ambitious Six-Month Timeline For Stablecoin and Staking Legislation

UK Government Sets Ambitious Six-Month Timeline For Stablecoin and Staking Legislation

Economic Secretary Bim Afolami asserts the UK's commitment to enact stablecoin and staking legislation within six months, signaling accelerated progress in crypto regulation.

New Listing: HTX/USDT — Grab a Share of the 300,000 USDT Prize Pool

New Listing: HTX/USDT — Grab a Share of the 300,000 USDT Prize Pool

Bybit has announced the upcoming listing of HTX DAO (HTX) on its Spot trading platform and will be offering the chance to win a portion of a 300,000 USDT prize pool.