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.

Ted Cruz Introduces FLARE Act to Support Bitcoin Mining with Stranded Gas

Ted Cruz Introduces FLARE Act to Support Bitcoin Mining with Stranded Gas

Senator Ted Cruz has introduced the FLARE Act, aimed at leveraging stranded natural gas for Bitcoin mining, potentially transforming energy use in the U.S.

Japanese Gaming Firm Enish Announces $667K Bitcoin Investment

Japanese Gaming Firm Enish Announces $667K Bitcoin Investment

Tokyo Exchange-listed gaming company Enish plans to purchase 100 million yen ($667,260) worth of Bitcoin by April 4 to strengthen its web3 business operations and diversify its financial assets.

Stablecoin Regulation Bill Advances in House Committee

Stablecoin Regulation Bill Advances in House Committee

The House Financial Services Committee approved the STABLE Act with a 32-17 vote, establishing a comprehensive framework for stablecoin issuance and oversight.

Two Crypto-Backed Republicans Secure Florida House Seats in Special Elections

Two Crypto-Backed Republicans Secure Florida House Seats in Special Elections

Crypto-friendly Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won Florida's special elections for the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts, backed by a $1.5 million PAC.

Binance Delists Tether USDT Trading in Europe to Comply with MiCA Regulations

Binance Delists Tether USDT Trading in Europe to Comply with MiCA Regulations

Binance ends spot trading of USDT and other non-MiCA-compliant tokens in Europe to adhere to new regulatory requirements.

Stablecoin Issuer Circle Files for IPO on NYSE

Stablecoin Issuer Circle Files for IPO on NYSE

Circle files for a traditional IPO on the NYSE under ticker "CRCL," representing its second attempt to go public after a failed SPAC merger in 2022.

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 4,206 BTC With Latest Purchase

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 4,206 BTC With Latest Purchase

Metaplanet continues its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation with a new 160 BTC purchase, bringing total holdings to 4,206 BTC worth approximately $300 million.

Vanuatu Enacts Strict Crypto Regulations, Moving Beyond ‘Light Touch’ Approach

Vanuatu Enacts Strict Crypto Regulations, Moving Beyond ‘Light Touch’ Approach

Vanuatu has passed new crypto laws, focusing on stricter regulations to deter bad actors and ensure secure operations within its digital asset space.

Archax Enters U.S. Market with Broker-Dealer Acquisition

Archax Enters U.S. Market with Broker-Dealer Acquisition

Archax has acquired a U.S. broker-dealer to expand its services, aiming to offer tokenized assets like equities and bonds to U.S. institutional investors.

Alabama Senator Proposes Crypto Retirement Investment Bill

Alabama Senator Proposes Crypto Retirement Investment Bill

Senator Tommy Tuberville advocates for allowing 401(k) funds to include crypto investments through his proposed Financial Freedom Act.

Former NYDFS Chief Joins OKX Legal Team

Former NYDFS Chief Joins OKX Legal Team

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX appoints former NYDFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell as Chief Legal Officer to strengthen regulatory compliance amid expansion.

California Proposes 'Bitcoin Rights' in Groundbreaking Digital Assets Bill

California Proposes 'Bitcoin Rights' in Groundbreaking Digital Assets Bill

California is pioneering Bitcoin rights with a new bill protecting self-custody and crypto payments, signaling potential nationwide influence.