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.

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.

Vitalik Buterin Pushes AI Integration to Address Ethereum's Technical Challenge

Vitalik Buterin Pushes AI Integration to Address Ethereum's Technical Challenge

Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, expresses excitement about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing a significant technical risk faced by Ethereum – the existence of hidden bugs in its codebase.

FixedFloat DEX Falls Victim to $26m BTC and ETH Hack

FixedFloat DEX Falls Victim to $26m BTC and ETH Hack

FixedFloat, a decentralized exchange, has fallen prey to a significant security breach, resulting in the illicit acquisition of nearly $26 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

TRON's Justin Sun Unveils Blueprint for Bitcoin Layer 2 Advancement

TRON's Justin Sun Unveils Blueprint for Bitcoin Layer 2 Advancement

Justin Sun shares TRON's strategic plan for a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, aiming to enhance blockchain interoperability, speed, and security.

Major U.S. Banks Lobby SEC for Expanded Role in Bitcoin ETFs

Major U.S. Banks Lobby SEC for Expanded Role in Bitcoin ETFs

Top U.S. banks petition SEC to redefine crypto roles for Bitcoin ETFs. They seek a broader role, citing exclusion as asset custodians.

Kraken Enforces Enhanced Verification Procedures for Self-Custodial Wallets of UK Customers

Kraken Enforces Enhanced Verification Procedures for Self-Custodial Wallets of UK Customers

Kraken has recently introduced a requirement for users in the United Kingdom, necessitating the verification of self-custodial wallets and validation of wallet identities to align with local regulations.