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.

Capitol Hill Confronts Crypto Reserve Initiative

Capitol Hill Confronts Crypto Reserve Initiative

A Democrat lawmaker demands Treasury block Trump's cryptocurrency reserve proposal citing conflicts of interest and fiscal irresponsibility.

Nebraska Governor Signals State's Commitment to Crypto, Signs Bill to Protect Crypto ATMs

Nebraska Governor Signals State's Commitment to Crypto, Signs Bill to Protect Crypto ATMs

Nebraska is officially "open for business" in the crypto space, as Governor Pillen signs a new bill to protect users from crypto ATM fraud.

SEC Regulatory Shift Continues, as Resolution in Ripple Case Nears, Sources say

SEC Regulatory Shift Continues, as Resolution in Ripple Case Nears, Sources say

The SEC is reportedly close to settling its long-running case against Ripple, signaling a possible shift in how U.S. regulators handle crypto disputes.

Argentine Prosecutor Pursues International Arrest for LIBRA Cryptocurrency Founder

Argentine Prosecutor Pursues International Arrest for LIBRA Cryptocurrency Founder

Argentine lawyer seeks Interpol Red Notice for LIBRA co-creator Hayden Davis, who claimed to launch the token on President Milei's behalf before blaming the government when it collapsed.

OKX Expands European Presence with Strategic MiFID II License Acquisition

OKX Expands European Presence with Strategic MiFID II License Acquisition

OKX's new MiFID II license enables the exchange to offer regulated investment services across the European Union, expanding its European market presence.

Finery Markets and Sage Capital Partner to Enhance Institutional Crypto Liquidity

Finery Markets and Sage Capital Partner to Enhance Institutional Crypto Liquidity

Finery Markets has formed a strategic alliance with Sage Capital Management to improve liquidity access for institutional cryptocurrency traders.

Mesh Raises $82M Series B to Expand Global Stablecoin Payment Network

Mesh Raises $82M Series B to Expand Global Stablecoin Payment Network

Crypto payments network Mesh has secured $82 million in Series B funding to expand its blockchain-based settlement infrastructure globally.

Texas Pushes Forward with Second Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Proposing $250M Investment

Texas Pushes Forward with Second Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Proposing $250M Investment

Texas lawmakers are moving ahead with a proposal to allocate $250M from the state's Economic Stabilization Fund into Bitcoin, marking a bold step in fiscal innovation.

US House Votes to Repeal IRS DeFi Broker Rule, Following Senate's Lead

US House Votes to Repeal IRS DeFi Broker Rule, Following Senate's Lead

The US House has voted to repeal the controversial IRS DeFi broker rule, a decision mirroring the Senate's earlier action and supported by bipartisan lawmakers.

European Official Pushes for Digital Euro in the Face of US Crypto Dominance

European Official Pushes for Digital Euro in the Face of US Crypto Dominance

Amid growing US crypto support under Trump, a top EU official calls for an accelerated rollout of the digital euro to protect Europe’s financial stability.

Coinbase Set to Return to India After Securing FIU Registration

Coinbase Set to Return to India After Securing FIU Registration

Coinbase is poised to resume its operations in India following registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit, signaling a comeback to the promising market.

Crypto Scam Crackdown in California

Crypto Scam Crackdown in California

California regulators have dismantled 26 crypto scam websites using their innovative tracking tool, revealing millions in consumer losses.