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.

SEC Shifts To Principles-Based Crypto Approach Under Trump Administration

SEC Shifts To Principles-Based Crypto Approach Under Trump Administration

Uyeda said the SEC doesn't consider meme coins, non-interest stablecoins or proof-of-work tokens as securities but is still refining its approach.

Metaplanet's Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 5,000 BTC Milestone After Latest Acquisition

Metaplanet's Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 5,000 BTC Milestone After Latest Acquisition

Metaplanet has already reached 50% of its annual Bitcoin holding goal after acquiring 145 more BTC.

Trump Media Partners with Crypto.com to Launch "Made in America" ETFs

Trump Media Partners with Crypto.com to Launch "Made in America" ETFs

Trump Media & Technology Group has signed a binding agreement with Crypto.com and Yorkville America Digital to launch a suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under the Truth.Fi brand, focusing on U.S.-centric digital assets and securities.

ING Collaborates with Banks and Crypto Firms on Euro-Based Stablecoin Under MiCA

ING Collaborates with Banks and Crypto Firms on Euro-Based Stablecoin Under MiCA

ING is developing a euro-pegged stablecoin in collaboration with traditional banks and crypto firms, aligning with Europe's MiCA regulations.

Cantor Fitzgerald Partners With Crypto Giants for $3B Bitcoin Fund

Cantor Fitzgerald Partners With Crypto Giants for $3B Bitcoin Fund

Cantor Fitzgerald is set to introduce 21 Capital, a $3 billion Bitcoin investment vehicle with Tether contributing half the total funding alongside SoftBank and Bitfinex.

Australian Court Rules in Favor of Block Earner, Dismisses ASIC Appeal

Australian Court Rules in Favor of Block Earner, Dismisses ASIC Appeal

The court has dismissed the financial regulator ASIC's suit to impose penalties on the digital asset platform.

Binance Money Laundering Case Moves to Florida Court

Binance Money Laundering Case Moves to Florida Court

Judge Barbara Rothstein approves transfer request citing "first-to-file" rule to avoid duplicate litigation across jurisdictions.

Metaplex's SOL Sweep Sparks Legal Battle

Metaplex's SOL Sweep Sparks Legal Battle

Law firm threatens legal action after Metaplex announces plans to transfer millions in unclaimed SOL to its DAO treasury.

Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Accelerate U.S. Crypto Expansion Amid Regulatory Shifts

Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Accelerate U.S. Crypto Expansion Amid Regulatory Shifts

Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are intensifying their U.S. cryptocurrency initiatives, signaling a strategic pivot as regulatory landscapes evolve under the Trump administration.

Paul Atkins Sworn In as SEC Chair: Crypto Policy Poised for Shift Under Trump-Era Nominee

Paul Atkins Sworn In as SEC Chair: Crypto Policy Poised for Shift Under Trump-Era Nominee

Atkins’ appointment signals a potential pivot in U.S. crypto oversight, away from regulation-heavy approaches.

Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Portfolio with $28.2M Purchase

Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Portfolio with $28.2M Purchase

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has acquired 330 more Bitcoin for $28.2 million, pushing its total holdings to 4,855 Bitcoin as part of its aggressive digital asset strategy.

Charles Schwab Targets April 2026 for Spot Bitcoin Trading Launch

Charles Schwab Targets April 2026 for Spot Bitcoin Trading Launch

Charles Schwab plans to introduce spot Bitcoin trading services by April 2026, aiming to bridge traditional finance with the digital asset market.