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.

Hong Kong Lawmaker Proposes Integrating Bitcoin into Fiscal Reserves

Hong Kong Lawmaker Proposes Integrating Bitcoin into Fiscal Reserves

Hong Kong legislator Wu Jiezhuang has proposed incorporating Bitcoin into the city's fiscal reserves to stimulate the cryptocurrency industry and enhance financial security.

Italy Approves 2025 Budget Law with Crypto Tax Changes

Italy Approves 2025 Budget Law with Crypto Tax Changes

Italy's new budget law imposes a 26% crypto tax and eliminates the €2,000 exemption, with protests expected.

Sophisticated Job Scam Targets Crypto Industry: Fake Recruiters Deploy Cross-Platform Malware

Sophisticated Job Scam Targets Crypto Industry: Fake Recruiters Deploy Cross-Platform Malware

Cybercriminals masquerade as crypto company recruiters, offering six-figure salaries to distribute sophisticated cross-platform malware.

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Shopping Spree: Saylor Hints at Year-End BTC Purchase

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Shopping Spree: Saylor Hints at Year-End BTC Purchase

MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor suggests upcoming Bitcoin purchase through mysterious chart post, continuing the company's ambitious cryptocurrency acquisition strategy.

Bitget Announces Token Merger, BGB Price Soars Amid Market Declines

Bitget Announces Token Merger, BGB Price Soars Amid Market Declines

Bitget merges BWB into BGB, boosting its price by 25% in 24 hours amid market-wide declines, with plans for expanded DeFi and PayFi applications.

Bitwise and Strive File for Bitcoin Treasury ETFs to Capitalize on Corporate Bitcoin Adoption

Bitwise and Strive File for Bitcoin Treasury ETFs to Capitalize on Corporate Bitcoin Adoption

Bitwise and Strive file for Bitcoin ETFs, focusing on companies like MicroStrategy with significant Bitcoin treasuries, as corporate adoption grows.

Tether Expands Horizons: First VC Investment and Strategic Partnership with Cantor Fitzgerald

Tether Expands Horizons: First VC Investment and Strategic Partnership with Cantor Fitzgerald

Tether expands its business portfolio with a landmark $2M venture capital investment in Arcanum Capital's Web3 fund while strengthening institutional ties through Cantor Fitzgerald's stake acquisition.

OKX Expands AI Trading Options: GRIFFAIN and ZEREBRO Perpetual Futures Launch

OKX Expands AI Trading Options: GRIFFAIN and ZEREBRO Perpetual Futures Launch

OKX introduces USDT-margined perpetual futures for two innovative AI projects, offering traders new opportunities in the growing AI crypto sector.

Crypto.com Expands U.S. Presence with Institutional Custody Service

Crypto.com Expands U.S. Presence with Institutional Custody Service

Crypto.com unveils its U.S. institutional custody service, enhancing secure digital asset storage and signaling its commitment to regulatory collaboration.

Russia Imposes 6-Year Ban on Crypto Mining in 10 Regions Amid Energy Concerns

Russia Imposes 6-Year Ban on Crypto Mining in 10 Regions Amid Energy Concerns

Russia bans crypto mining in 10 regions for six years, potentially disrupting Bitcoin mining prices and global operations.

Gate.io Makes Strategic Return to Japan Through Coin Master Acquisition

Gate.io Makes Strategic Return to Japan Through Coin Master Acquisition

Gate.io secures Japanese market re-entry through strategic acquisition of licensed crypto exchange Coin Master, transforming into Gate Japan.

Philippines Unveils Draft Framework for Cryptocurrency Regulation

Philippines Unveils Draft Framework for Cryptocurrency Regulation

The Philippine SEC drafts groundbreaking regulations for crypto service providers, emphasizing consumer protection and market stability.