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.

Canada's Solana ETF Launch: A Strategic Move Amid Global Regulatory Shifts

Canada's Solana ETF Launch: A Strategic Move Amid Global Regulatory Shifts

Canada's approval of the Solana ETF marks a pivotal moment, offering investors a regulated entry point into the Solana ecosystem.

Crypto Weekly Roundup: Philippines Sandbox, Trump Deregulation, TRUMP Token Unlock, Bitcoin Volatility & OM Crash

Crypto Weekly Roundup: Philippines Sandbox, Trump Deregulation, TRUMP Token Unlock, Bitcoin Volatility & OM Crash

This week in crypto, regulatory shifts, market volatility, and geopolitical tensions took center stage.

Italy's Economy Minister Warns U.S. Stablecoins Pose Greater Threat to Euro Than Tariffs

Italy's Economy Minister Warns U.S. Stablecoins Pose Greater Threat to Euro Than Tariffs

Italy's Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti cautions that U.S. stablecoin policies could undermine the euro's dominance in cross-border payments, urging swift European action.

Kyrgyzstan's Digital Som Now has Legal Status: A Pivot Towards Financial Sovereignty

Kyrgyzstan's Digital Som Now has Legal Status: A Pivot Towards Financial Sovereignty

Kyrgyzstan's new CBDC law not only establishes the digital som as legal tender but also aligns the nation with global blockchain innovation, exemplified by its partnership with Binance's Changpeng Zhao.

Slovenia Proposes 25% Crypto Tax in New Draft Legislation

Slovenia Proposes 25% Crypto Tax in New Draft Legislation

Slovenia's draft law would impose a 25% tax on crypto profits while maintaining exemptions for wallet transfers by the same owner.

Kraken Cuts Staff Across Departments Ahead of Potential IPO

Kraken Cuts Staff Across Departments Ahead of Potential IPO

Kraken has been implementing an ongoing series of staff reductions across departments since Arjun Sethi joined as co-CEO.

Russia Plans Criminal Code Update to Include Crypto Terminology

Russia Plans Criminal Code Update to Include Crypto Terminology

Ministry of Justice has drafted a bill that media outlets say is now headed to the State Duma.

Binance Advises Governments on Crypto Regulation and Bitcoin Reserves

Binance Advises Governments on Crypto Regulation and Bitcoin Reserves

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is increasingly collaborating with governments to develop digital asset regulations and explore national bitcoin reserves, according to CEO Richard Teng.

Google's MiCA-Compliant Crypto Ad Policy: A Double-Edged Sword for Europe's Digital Asset Landscape

Google's MiCA-Compliant Crypto Ad Policy: A Double-Edged Sword for Europe's Digital Asset Landscape

Google's enforcement of MiCA regulations for crypto ads in Europe aims to enhance investor protection but may inadvertently hinder smaller players due to stringent compliance requirements.

SEC Drops CyberKongz NFT Investigation

SEC Drops CyberKongz NFT Investigation

CyberKongz declared its legal victory a win for the entire Web3 ecosystem and announced plans for a complete rebrand and new direction.

Crypto Winter Warning: Coinbase Forecasts Market Downturn

Crypto Winter Warning: Coinbase Forecasts Market Downturn

Coinbase says macro pressures like tariffs and fiscal tightening have stalled risk appetite, leaving crypto and traditional markets in a "paralysed" state.

KiloEX DEX Halts Operations After $7.5M Security Breach

KiloEX DEX Halts Operations After $7.5M Security Breach

KiloEX has suspended operations following a $7.5M exploit, contained the breach, and is preparing to launch a bounty program for fund recovery.