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.

Sonic Labs Shifts Focus to UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin as UAE Plans Digital Dirham Rollout

Sonic Labs Shifts Focus to UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin as UAE Plans Digital Dirham Rollout

Sonic Labs pivots from a dollar-pegged algorithmic stablecoin to one tied to the UAE Dirham, aligning with the UAE’s digital currency plans for 2025.

Russian Energy Giant Gazprom Debuts Blockchain-Based Financial Assets

Russian Energy Giant Gazprom Debuts Blockchain-Based Financial Assets

Gazprom launches blockchain-powered digital tokens with an impressive 21% annual yield, marking a significant move in Russia's growing digital financial assets market.

Metaplanet Issues $13M in Zero-Interest Bonds to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

Metaplanet Issues $13M in Zero-Interest Bonds to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

Japanese firm continues aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy with the latest financial move aimed at building a 10,000 BTC reserve by the end of 2025

Amid European Lag, French State-Bank Bpifrance Make Strategic Moves in the Crypto Space

Amid European Lag, French State-Bank Bpifrance Make Strategic Moves in the Crypto Space

European banks have shown slow progress in adopting cryptocurrencies, but France’s Bpifrance is taking a proactive stance with a $27 million fund dedicated to lesser-known digital assets.

Bitso Launches Mexican Peso Stablecoin MXNB on Arbitrum, Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments

Bitso Launches Mexican Peso Stablecoin MXNB on Arbitrum, Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments

Bitso’s subsidiary Juno has unveiled the MXNB, a Mexican peso-backed stablecoin on Arbitrum, aiming to transform cross-border payments and financial inclusion.

Crypto Weekly Roundup: Pro-Crypto SEC Nominee, $1.3B GameStop Bitcoin Play, Galaxy Digital’s $200M Fine & SBF’s Prison Transfer

Crypto Weekly Roundup: Pro-Crypto SEC Nominee, $1.3B GameStop Bitcoin Play, Galaxy Digital’s $200M Fine & SBF’s Prison Transfer

From regulatory shifts to corporate strategies, the cryptocurrency landscape underwent significant transformations with pivotal developments at the SEC, GameStop, and in the wake of past crypto controversies.

US Seizes $201,400 in Crypto Funds Linked to Hamas Financing

US Seizes $201,400 in Crypto Funds Linked to Hamas Financing

Justice Department intercepts Hamas-linked cryptocurrency funding networks.

SEC Drops Crypto.com Investigation, Clears Path Forward

SEC Drops Crypto.com Investigation, Clears Path Forward

SEC concludes the Crypto.com probe without taking regulatory action.

Robinhood to Launch Cash Delivery and AI-Powered Crypto Trading Assistant Service

Robinhood to Launch Cash Delivery and AI-Powered Crypto Trading Assistant Service

Robinhood is set to introduce a cash delivery service and an AI-driven trading assistant, aiming to enhance user experience and streamline cryptocurrency transactions.

Resolution Overturn IRS DeFi Rule Ready for Trump’s Signature

Resolution Overturn IRS DeFi Rule Ready for Trump’s Signature

The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution to overturn an IRS rule targeting DeFi platforms, but what does this mean for the future of crypto regulation?

The Blockchain Group Expands Bitcoin Holdings in Strategic Market Move

The Blockchain Group Expands Bitcoin Holdings in Strategic Market Move

The Blockchain Group strategically increases Bitcoin treasury with significant purchase.

Wyoming Prepares to Launch State-Backed WYST Stablecoin in July

Wyoming Prepares to Launch State-Backed WYST Stablecoin in July

Wyoming plans WYST stablecoin launch across multiple blockchain networks.