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.

Avalanche Foundation's Criteria for Acquiring Meme Coins Revealed

Avalanche Foundation's Criteria for Acquiring Meme Coins Revealed

New guidelines specify that only meme coins originating from the Avalanche blockchain will be considered.

Congressional Inquiry Mounts as Lawmakers Seek Transparency on Meta's Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Initiatives

Congressional Inquiry Mounts as Lawmakers Seek Transparency on Meta's Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Initiatives

US lawmakers, led by Maxine Waters, press Meta for details on its five active crypto-related trademarks, questioning the company's digital assets involvement.

KuCoin Launches Emerging Stars Campaigns with $36,600 Prize Pool for Users

KuCoin Launches Emerging Stars Campaigns with $36,600 Prize Pool for Users

Participants have the opportunity to explore and engage with top-tier crypto projects, positioning themselves for potential growth.

Paper Ventures Launches Early Stage Web3 Fund

Paper Ventures Launches Early Stage Web3 Fund

Paper Ventures has launched a $25 million fund focused on investing in early-stage Web3 companies.

China's Cryptocurrency Market Flourishes Underground Despite Stringent Trading Ban, Reports WSJ

China's Cryptocurrency Market Flourishes Underground Despite Stringent Trading Ban, Reports WSJ

Despite Beijing's 2021 ban, China's crypto market thrives at $86B. Traders use VPNs, social media, and meetups to navigate strict regulations.

Terraform Labs Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the US

Terraform Labs Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the US

Embattled cryptocurrency company Terraform Labs has filed for bankruptcy in the United States.

Ripple CEO Suggests ChatGPT's Superiority Over SEC in Crypto Regulation

Ripple CEO Suggests ChatGPT's Superiority Over SEC in Crypto Regulation

Brad Garlinghouse prefers the CFTC over the SEC as a crypto regulator, stressing the importance of robust regulatory frameworks in the US.

Ark Invest Boosts Investment in ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF with Additional $15M Purchase

Ark Invest Boosts Investment in ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF with Additional $15M Purchase

Ark Invest, under Cathie Wood, bolsters ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF with an additional $15M, per latest report.

DAOMaker’s Magic Square SHO Shows Crowd-Based Web3 Fundraising Moves To Bull Mode

DAOMaker’s Magic Square SHO Shows Crowd-Based Web3 Fundraising Moves To Bull Mode

DAOMaker's SHO, a unique fundraising mechanism that determines investors’ eligibility based on their on-chain activities, revealed that crowd-based fundraising in the Web3 ecosystem is now in bull mode.

European Union Strengthens Oversight of Crypto Sector with New Anti-Money Laundering Measures

European Union Strengthens Oversight of Crypto Sector with New Anti-Money Laundering Measures

EU provisionally agrees on crypto-focused anti-money laundering (AML) rules to enhance financial security and combat illicit activities.

VanEck's Decision to Close Bitcoin Strategy ETF Follows Spot ETF Approval

VanEck's Decision to Close Bitcoin Strategy ETF Follows Spot ETF Approval

VanEck is set to halt trading for its Bitcoin Strategy ETF on January 30, citing low investor interest and trading volume. This move comes a week after receiving approval for its Bitcoin spot ETF.

IRS Delays Crypto Tax Reporting for Transactions Over $10K

IRS Delays Crypto Tax Reporting for Transactions Over $10K

The IRS delays enforcing crypto transaction reporting for U.S. businesses over $10K pending regulatory guidelines.