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.

China's Central Bank Launches e-CNY Center to Expand Global Reach

China's Central Bank Launches e-CNY Center to Expand Global Reach

China's central bank unveils a new e-CNY operations center in Shanghai to enhance the global presence of the digital yuan and address the impact of stablecoins on cross-border payments.

Thailand Grants Five-Year Tax Exemption on Crypto Income

Thailand Grants Five-Year Tax Exemption on Crypto Income

Thailand has approved a five-year tax exemption on crypto income, effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029, to bolster its digital asset sector.

Spanish Banking Giant BBVA Recommends Crypto Portfolio Allocation for Wealthy Clients

Spanish Banking Giant BBVA Recommends Crypto Portfolio Allocation for Wealthy Clients

Spanish banking giant BBVA recommends affluent clients allocate 3-7% of investment portfolios to cryptocurrency, marking a significant shift in traditional banking attitudes toward digital assets.

US Senate Approves Historic Stablecoin Regulation in Bipartisan 68-30 Vote

US Senate Approves Historic Stablecoin Regulation in Bipartisan 68-30 Vote

The US Senate passes groundbreaking GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation with bipartisan 68-30 support, establishing comprehensive regulatory framework for dollar-backed digital tokens.

Altcoin ETF Race Accelerates with Launch of First XRP ETF, New SEC filings

Altcoin ETF Race Accelerates with Launch of First XRP ETF, New SEC filings

CoinShares joins eight-firm Solana ETF race while Canada launches first XRP ETF.

Crypto Giants Gemini and Coinbase Secure EU Market Access Amid Regulatory Tensions

Crypto Giants Gemini and Coinbase Secure EU Market Access Amid Regulatory Tensions

Major crypto exchanges receive EU-wide operating licenses despite growing regulatory concerns over approval standards.

Paradigm Files Legal Brief Defending Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm

Paradigm Files Legal Brief Defending Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm

Venture capital firm Paradigm files legal brief defending Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, warning that conviction could severely impact crypto and fintech innovation.

JPMorgan Chase Files Comprehensive JPMD Trademark for Digital Asset Services

JPMorgan Chase Files Comprehensive JPMD Trademark for Digital Asset Services

JPMorgan Chase files comprehensive JPMD trademark application covering crypto payment services, intensifying industry speculation about the banking giant's potential stablecoin venture.

Brazil Eliminates Crypto Tax Exemption, Implements 17.5% Flat Rate

Brazil Eliminates Crypto Tax Exemption, Implements 17.5% Flat Rate

Brazil scraps crypto tax exemptions, introducing a uniform 17.5% rate on all digital asset gains.

SEC Clears Trump Media's Multi-Billion Bitcoin Investment Plan

SEC Clears Trump Media's Multi-Billion Bitcoin Investment Plan

SEC approves Trump Media's registration, enabling massive Bitcoin treasury purchases.

Metaplanet Secures $210M Through Bitcoin-Focused Bond Offering

Metaplanet Secures $210M Through Bitcoin-Focused Bond Offering

Metaplanet secures $210 million through bond issuance exclusively for Bitcoin acquisition, reinforcing its position as Japan's leading corporate Bitcoin adopter.

Vietnam Officially Legalizes Cryptocurrency Through Comprehensive Digital Asset Framework

Vietnam Officially Legalizes Cryptocurrency Through Comprehensive Digital Asset Framework

Vietnam's National Assembly officially legalizes cryptocurrency through the new Law on Digital Technology Industry, establishing clear regulatory framework for the nation's $105 billion crypto market.