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.

The Emergence Of CBDCs In A Cashless Society Depends On Trust

The Emergence Of CBDCs In A Cashless Society Depends On Trust

Governments worldwide are developing central bank digital currencies, and startups like COTI are working to eliminate the privacy concerns CBDCs pose.

VP Harris Hints at Pro-Crypto Stance

VP Harris Hints at Pro-Crypto Stance

A senior aide suggests Kamala Harris may support policies fostering digital asset industry growth if elected president.

Binance Plans Massive Hiring Spree With a Focus on Compliance Roles

Binance Plans Massive Hiring Spree With a Focus on Compliance Roles

Crypto giant Binance aims to bolster its workforce by 1,000, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance roles.

German Financial Regulator Targets Illegal Crypto ATMs

German Financial Regulator Targets Illegal Crypto ATMs

With over 38,000 crypto ATMs globally, most in the United States, Germany’s BaFin has ramped up its oversight of these machines.

Digital Assets Become Non-Partisan Signaling Bullish Market Trend

Digital Assets Become Non-Partisan Signaling Bullish Market Trend

David LaValle noted that with firms like Morgan Stanley offering Bitcoin ETFs, financial advisors must now form opinions on digital assets.

The Power of Cross-Chain Functionality and Blockchain Interoperability

The Power of Cross-Chain Functionality and Blockchain Interoperability

Cross-chain in blockchain reduces inefficiencies associated with liquidity pools fragmented within multi-chain ecosystems, with Flare Network an example of a high-end cross-chain technology.

Former Kansas Bank CEO Jailed for $47M Crypto Scam

Former Kansas Bank CEO Jailed for $47M Crypto Scam

Ex-CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank sentenced to nearly 24.5 years for embezzling $47 million in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that caused the bank's collapse.

China Incorporates Virtual Assets into Updated Anti-Money Laundering Legislation

China Incorporates Virtual Assets into Updated Anti-Money Laundering Legislation

Violators could face penalties ranging from ¥10,000 to ¥200,000 ($1,400 to $28,000).

Turkish Crypto Market Heats Up as Coinbase and KuCoin Apply for Licenses

Turkish Crypto Market Heats Up as Coinbase and KuCoin Apply for Licenses

Coinbase, KuCoin, and Gate.io are the latest to join the race in Türkiye.

OKX Expands with AUD Trading Pairs for Australian Market

OKX Expands with AUD Trading Pairs for Australian Market

OKX introduces Australian dollar trading pairs, meeting customer demand and strengthening its position in Australia's crypto market.

Donald Trump Jr. Launches Telegram Channel for Upcoming Crypto Venture

Donald Trump Jr. Launches Telegram Channel for Upcoming Crypto Venture

Trump Jr. recently unveiled plans for a cryptocurrency platform aimed at addressing banking inequalities, now followed by a new Telegram channel launch.

Bybit Secures VASP Registration in Argentina for Expansion

Bybit Secures VASP Registration in Argentina for Expansion

Cryptocurrency exchanges like Bybit must now register with Argentina's regulatory bodies before initiating operations in the country.