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.

Justice Department Launches Investigation Into Coinbase Security Breach

Justice Department Launches Investigation Into Coinbase Security Breach

The DOJ is investigating how cybercriminals bribed Coinbase's overseas support staff to steal sensitive customer information that was subsequently used in a $20 million extortion attempt.

Indonesian Fintech Shares Soar After Bitcoin Treasury Announcement

Indonesian Fintech Shares Soar After Bitcoin Treasury Announcement

DigiAsia Corp plans to allocate up to 50% of its net profits toward Bitcoin acquisition while exploring a $100 million capital raise to accelerate its treasury strategy.

US Senate Advances GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Despite Democratic Concerns

US Senate Advances GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Despite Democratic Concerns

The US Senate voted 66-32 to move forward with the GENIUS stablecoin bill, overcoming Democratic resistance tied to Trump's crypto ties.

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Reverses Stance, Bank Users to Buy Bitcoin

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Reverses Stance, Bank Users to Buy Bitcoin

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon announces clients can soon purchase Bitcoin, marking a significant shift in the bank's approach to cryptocurrencies.

UK to Mandate Crypto Reporting on All Customer Transactions in 2026

UK to Mandate Crypto Reporting on All Customer Transactions in 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, UK crypto firms must report every customer transaction, including personal details and transaction specifics, to enhance tax compliance and transparency.

Trade Republic Secures Full MiCA License from Germany's BaFin

Trade Republic Secures Full MiCA License from Germany's BaFin

Trade Republic has been granted a full MiCA license by Germany's BaFin, enabling the fintech firm to offer comprehensive crypto-asset services across the EU.

Judge Unseals Presidential Bank Records in LIBRA Crypto Scandal

Judge Unseals Presidential Bank Records in LIBRA Crypto Scandal

Federal Judge María Servini has ordered bank secrecy lifted on President Milei and his sister's accounts while they failed to attend a mediation hearing for the LIBRA cryptocurrency scam.

Japanese Firm Adds 1,004 Bitcoin to Corporate Treasury

Japanese Firm Adds 1,004 Bitcoin to Corporate Treasury

Metaplanet has purchased an additional 1,004 Bitcoin at an average price of $104,180 per BTC, strengthening its position as Asia's largest corporate Bitcoin holder.

DOJ Moves Forward with Case Against Tornado Cash Developer

DOJ Moves Forward with Case Against Tornado Cash Developer

The DOJ will maintain prosecution against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm for alleged money laundering while dropping the charge related to operating an unregistered money transmission business.

Chinese Firm Commits to Building Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Chinese Firm Commits to Building Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

DDC Enterprise establishes a dedicated BTC treasury management team and crypto-native advisory board to oversee its strategic Bitcoin accumulation plan.

Méliuz Becomes Brazil’s First Publicly Traded Bitcoin Treasury Company

Méliuz Becomes Brazil’s First Publicly Traded Bitcoin Treasury Company

Brazilian fintech Méliuz has officially become the first publicly traded company in Brazil to adopt a Bitcoin treasury strategy, acquiring $28.4 million worth of Bitcoin.

Northern Marianas House Overrides Governor’s Veto to Pass Stablecoin Bill

Northern Marianas House Overrides Governor’s Veto to Pass Stablecoin Bill

The Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives has overridden Governor Arnold Palacios' veto, passing a bill that allows the island of Tinian to issue its own stablecoin, the Marianas US Dollar (MUSD), potentially making it the first U.S. public entity to do so.