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.

Senate Poised to Advance Stablecoin Bill After Removing Trump-Linked Provisions

Senate Poised to Advance Stablecoin Bill After Removing Trump-Linked Provisions

The U.S. Senate is set to pass the GENIUS Act by May 26, after removing provisions targeting President Trump's crypto ventures.

Ukraine Moves Toward National Bitcoin Reserve with Binance Collaboration

Ukraine Moves Toward National Bitcoin Reserve with Binance Collaboration

Ukraine is exploring the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve in partnership with Binance, aiming to bolster financial stability and attract global crypto investment.

Coinbase Signals Aggressive Acquisition Strategy Following Landmark Deribit Purchase

Coinbase Signals Aggressive Acquisition Strategy Following Landmark Deribit Purchase

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reveals plans for continued strategic acquisitions following the $2.9 billion Deribit purchase, focusing on international markets and complementary business models to strengthen the company's market position.

Congress Launches Formal Investigation Into Trump's Cryptocurrency Ventures

Congress Launches Formal Investigation Into Trump's Cryptocurrency Ventures

Democratic lawmakers have requested Treasury Department records on Trump-linked cryptocurrency projects including World Liberty Financial and the TRUMP token, citing concerns about foreign influence and regulatory compliance.

Wall Street Veteran Exits Morgan Stanley to Pioneer DeFi Investment Platform

Wall Street Veteran Exits Morgan Stanley to Pioneer DeFi Investment Platform

Morgan Stanley's digital asset markets head Andrew Peel has resigned to launch a Switzerland-based DeFi investment firm combining institutional trading technology with decentralized finance opportunities.

Wyoming Enhances State-Backed Stablecoin with Inca Digital's Surveillance

Wyoming Enhances State-Backed Stablecoin with Inca Digital's Surveillance

Wyoming strengthens its pioneering stablecoin, WYST, by integrating Inca Digital's real-time surveillance, setting a new standard for government-issued digital currencies.

Gibraltar Pioneers Groundbreaking Cryptocurrency Derivatives Clearing Framework with Bullish Exchange

Gibraltar Pioneers Groundbreaking Cryptocurrency Derivatives Clearing Framework with Bullish Exchange

Gibraltar partners with Peter Thiel-backed Bullish exchange to create the world's first cryptocurrency derivatives clearing and settlement regulatory framework, establishing new standards for institutional crypto markets.

eToro's Landmark IPO Exceeds Expectations with $620 Million Capital Raise

eToro's Landmark IPO Exceeds Expectations with $620 Million Capital Raise

Trading platform eToro exceeds market expectations with a $52 per share IPO price that raises nearly $620 million and secures a $4.3 billion valuation ahead of its Nasdaq debut.

Attempted Kidnapping of Crypto Executive’s Daughter in Paris Highlights Evolving Security Needs in the Web3 Space

Attempted Kidnapping of Crypto Executive’s Daughter in Paris Highlights Evolving Security Needs in the Web3 Space

NYC Mayor Adams Announces NYC’s First Crypto Summit

NYC Mayor Adams Announces NYC’s First Crypto Summit

New York City launches its first-ever crypto summit, signaling a major shift toward embracing blockchain innovation and digital finance.

Coinbase Breaks Ground as First Crypto Firm in S&P 500, Following Deribit Acquisition

Coinbase Breaks Ground as First Crypto Firm in S&P 500, Following Deribit Acquisition

Coinbase becomes the first crypto firm in the S&P 500, signaling Wall Street’s deepening embrace of digital assets amid a bold $2.9B Deribit acquisition.

Institutional Solana Staking Revolutionized Through Strategic Partnership

Institutional Solana Staking Revolutionized Through Strategic Partnership

Cross-border validator alliances emerge as SOL Strategies and DigitalX partner to transform institutional Solana staking through BitGo's custody, prioritizing global trust alongside yield and compliance.