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.

SparkDEX’s AMM & Perps Protocol to Launch on Flare

SparkDEX’s AMM & Perps Protocol to Launch on Flare

SparkDEX’s AMM & Perps protocol is set to launch on the Flare network as it seeks to leverage the upgraded Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSO) for fast-updating price feeds.

Trump to Address Bitcoin Conference in Nashville Following Assassination Attempt

Trump to Address Bitcoin Conference in Nashville Following Assassination Attempt

Despite a recent assassination attempt, former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to speak at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, reaffirming his commitment to the event.

Partior Raises $60M in Series B to Expand Blockchain Payment Network

Partior Raises $60M in Series B to Expand Blockchain Payment Network

Backed by major banks, blockchain payment network Partior secures $60 million in Series B funding to enhance its interbank settlement capabilities.

Crypto Experts Advise Caution and Warn of DeFi Domain Hacks

Crypto Experts Advise Caution and Warn of DeFi Domain Hacks

Crypto experts warn users to avoid DeFi interactions amid widespread domain vulnerabilities, with CoinGecko's founder advising a temporary halt to crypto activity.

Simple DVT Module Powered by SSV.Network is Now Live

Simple DVT Module Powered by SSV.Network is Now Live

SSV.Network has announced that the SSV-powered distributed validators (DVs) in the new Simple DVT Software Module are now live and ready for deposits.

Compound Finance Website Compromised in Suspected Domain Hijacking

Compound Finance Website Compromised in Suspected Domain Hijacking

DeFi pioneer Compound Finance's website falls victim to suspected domain hijacking, prompting security warnings.

Pyth Network Launches Express Relay to Combat MEV In DeFi

Pyth Network Launches Express Relay to Combat MEV In DeFi

Pyth Network launches Express Relay to reduce MEV in DeFi, connecting protocols with searchers and eliminating miner intermediaries.

Ethereum ETFs 'close to the finish line' Claims Bitwise Executive

Ethereum ETFs 'close to the finish line' Claims Bitwise Executive

Snippet: Bitwise's chief compliance officer Katherine Dowling says "fewer and fewer" issues in the S-1 filings are being pushed back and forth between the SEC and prospective ETF issuers.

Italian Central Bank to Issue Crypto Guidelines Soon Says Governor

Italian Central Bank to Issue Crypto Guidelines Soon Says Governor

Bank of Italy Governor announces imminent release of guidelines for EU crypto regulations, criticizes Bitcoin and Ethereum as "unbacked" assets.

Venezuelan Crypto Remittances Surge to $461 Million in 2023 Despite Government Crackdown

Venezuelan Crypto Remittances Surge to $461 Million in 2023 Despite Government Crackdown

Despite government restrictions, Venezuelans sent $461 million in cryptocurrency remittances in 2023, highlighting the enduring appeal of digital currencies for cross-border transactions.

Paxful Co-Founder Admits to Anti-Money Laundering Failures

Paxful Co-Founder Admits to Anti-Money Laundering Failures

Artur Schaback, Paxful's co-founder, pleads guilty to operating a cryptocurrency exchange without effective anti-money laundering policies, potentially facing up to five years in prison.

South Korean Regulators Intensify Efforts Against Unfair Crypto Transactions

South Korean Regulators Intensify Efforts Against Unfair Crypto Transactions

South Korean regulators launch extensive probes into unfair crypto transactions, aiming to ensure market integrity and curb illicit activities.