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.

Bybit Suspends Crypto Services in India Amid Regulatory Pressure

Bybit Suspends Crypto Services in India Amid Regulatory Pressure

Bybit suspends crypto trading services in India amid mounting regulatory pressure, but fund withdrawals will remain unaffected.

Mudrex Halts Crypto Withdrawals for Upgrade

Mudrex Halts Crypto Withdrawals for Upgrade

Indian crypto platform assures temporary withdrawal pause is for enhanced compliance measures, targeting January 28 resumption.

JPMorgan Chief Questions Bitcoin's Value, Draws Smoking Parallel

JPMorgan Chief Questions Bitcoin's Value, Draws Smoking Parallel

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon likens Bitcoin investment to smoking - legal but inadvisable.

US Senate Banking Committee Establishes First Crypto Subcommittee

US Senate Banking Committee Establishes First Crypto Subcommittee

The US Senate Banking Committee has formed a Crypto Subcommittee, with Cynthia Lummis expected to chair, pushing forward digital asset legislation.

Coinbase Subpoenaed by CFTC in Polymarket Investigation

Coinbase Subpoenaed by CFTC in Polymarket Investigation

Coinbase notifies users of CFTC subpoena in ongoing Polymarket investigation, requesting potential customer data.

Wavebridge Obtains Korean VASP License to Expand Global Operations

Wavebridge Obtains Korean VASP License to Expand Global Operations

Wavebridge has successfully secured the VASP license from the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) to expand its global operations.

Gemini Strengthens European Presence with Strategic Leadership Appointments

Gemini Strengthens European Presence with Strategic Leadership Appointments

Gemini appoints former Kraken CEO Mark Jennings to lead European operations, marking a significant step in the crypto exchange's continental expansion strategy.

Brazil Takes Steps to Modernize Cryptocurrency Tax Framework

Brazil Takes Steps to Modernize Cryptocurrency Tax Framework

Brazil's financial regulator initiates major overhaul of cryptocurrency taxation, promising clearer guidelines and enhanced enforcement measures for 2025.

Outgoing CFTC Chair Behnam Pushes for Crypto Regulation

Outgoing CFTC Chair Behnam Pushes for Crypto Regulation

Outgoing CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam urges Congress to regulate crypto but warns that legislation and rulemaking will take 6-10 months, with further delays expected.

Hong Kong Pioneers Blockchain Banking Framework

Hong Kong Pioneers Blockchain Banking Framework

Hong Kong's central bank unveils an innovative program to guide financial institutions in blockchain implementation.

U.S. Bitcoin Holdings Surge to Dominate Global Reserves

U.S. Bitcoin Holdings Surge to Dominate Global Reserves

U.S. Bitcoin holdings surpass international entities by 65% as institutional adoption accelerates.

Judge Grants Coinbase's Interlocutory Appeal, Putting SEC Lawsuit on Hold

Judge Grants Coinbase's Interlocutory Appeal, Putting SEC Lawsuit on Hold

A New York district court has granted Coinbase an interlocutory appeal, putting the SEC's lawsuit on hold as the case is sent to the Second Circuit for review.