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.

Apple, Airbnb, and Google Cloud Engage in Stablecoin Discussions

Apple, Airbnb, and Google Cloud Engage in Stablecoin Discussions

Tech giants Apple, Airbnb, and Google Cloud are exploring stablecoin integration, signaling a shift towards blockchain adoption in mainstream platforms.

Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office Clears President Milei Over LIBRA Scandal

Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office Clears President Milei Over LIBRA Scandal

Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office has cleared President Javier Milei of ethical violations related to his promotion of the LIBRA memecoin, stating he acted in a personal capacity.

WazirX Exits Singapore, Rebrands and Relocates to Panama

WazirX Exits Singapore, Rebrands and Relocates to Panama

WazirX, the India-focused crypto exchange, has exited Singapore and rebranded its parent company to Zensui following a court's rejection of its restructuring plan.

Romania’s Postal Service Launches First Bitcoin ATM in Tulcea

Romania’s Postal Service Launches First Bitcoin ATM in Tulcea

Romania's national postal service, Poșta Română, has installed its first Bitcoin ATM in Tulcea, marking a significant step towards integrating cryptocurrency into public services.

Binance Compliance Chief Resigns Following Nigeria Detention Ordeal

Binance Compliance Chief Resigns Following Nigeria Detention Ordeal

Tigran Gambaryan ended his Binance tenure after eight months of Nigerian detention on money laundering charges that were subsequently dropped.

Metaplanet Launches Record $5.4B Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy Through 2027

Metaplanet Launches Record $5.4B Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy Through 2027

Japanese investment firm targets 210,000 BTC ownership through innovative 555 million share warrant issuance, representing approximately 1% of Bitcoin's total supply.

JPMorgan to Offer Crypto ETF Financing, Considers Accepting Crypto as Loan Collateral

JPMorgan to Offer Crypto ETF Financing, Considers Accepting Crypto as Loan Collateral

JPMorgan plans to provide financing for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and is exploring the possibility of accepting digital assets as collateral for loans, according to a recent report.

Crypto.com Sues Nevada Over Sports Event Contract Restrictions

Crypto.com Sues Nevada Over Sports Event Contract Restrictions

Crypto.com has filed a lawsuit against the Nevada Gaming Control Board, challenging its authority to block federally regulated sports event contracts.

California Assembly Approves Comprehensive Crypto Custody and Payment Reform

California Assembly Approves Comprehensive Crypto Custody and Payment Reform

Assembly Bill 1052 passed 78-0, updating unclaimed property laws to preserve crypto assets in native form while enabling merchant payment acceptance.

Ethereum Foundation Unveils Strategic Treasury Overhaul for Critical Growth Phase

Ethereum Foundation Unveils Strategic Treasury Overhaul for Critical Growth Phase

The foundation adopted a dynamic treasury formula maintaining 15% reserve spending targets and 2.5-year operational runway amid pivotal blockchain development period.

Revolut To Expand into Crypto Derivatives Based on New Job Posting

Revolut To Expand into Crypto Derivatives Based on New Job Posting

Revolut is hiring a General Manager for Crypto Derivatives, signaling plans to launch a new trading platform.

Trump Memecoin Wallet Sparks Family Disavowal

Trump Memecoin Wallet Sparks Family Disavowal

A Trump-branded crypto wallet has caused confusion and controversy after the Trump family publicly distanced itself from its launch.