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.

Fake DeepSeek Token Surges to $48M Market Cap Amid AI App Hype, Company Denies Involvement

Fake DeepSeek Token Surges to $48M Market Cap Amid AI App Hype, Company Denies Involvement

A Solana-based token named after the DeepSeek AI app surged to $48M in market cap, but the company quickly denied launching any crypto asset. The rise of fake tokens has become a growing issue in the crypto space amid app and celebrity hype.

Warren Challenges Lutnick's Commerce Nomination

Warren Challenges Lutnick's Commerce Nomination

Warren demands answers about Lutnick's Tether connections before Commerce confirmation.

France Launches Money Laundering Probe Into Binance

France Launches Money Laundering Probe Into Binance

French prosecutors investigate Binance for alleged money laundering tied to drug trafficking and financial crimes.

Arizona Senate Advances Bitcoin Reserve Legislation

Arizona Senate Advances Bitcoin Reserve Legislation

Arizona's Senate moves closer to establishing a Bitcoin reserve, enabling public funds to invest in Bitcoin and other digital assets, and signaling a shift toward state-level cryptocurrency adoption.

OpenSea Launches OS2 with XP System, Grants Priority to Gemesis NFT Holders

OpenSea Launches OS2 with XP System, Grants Priority to Gemesis NFT Holders

OpenSea's OS2 update features a new UI and XP rewards, launching first to Gemesis NFT holders amid market competition and company restructuring.

DraftKings and NFLPA Resolve NFT Dispute as Digital Collectibles Market Rebounds

DraftKings and NFLPA Resolve NFT Dispute as Digital Collectibles Market Rebounds

DraftKings and the NFL Players Association have reached a settlement over unpaid NFT royalties, marking a significant resolution in the digital sports collectibles space.

Senate Confirms Crypto-Friendly Scott Bessent as New Treasury Secretary

Senate Confirms Crypto-Friendly Scott Bessent as New Treasury Secretary

The US Senate has confirmed billionaire hedge fund manager and crypto advocate Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary with a strong majority of 68 votes.

OKX and Bitpanda Secure MiCA Licenses, Set to Boost EU Crypto Market

OKX and Bitpanda Secure MiCA Licenses, Set to Boost EU Crypto Market

With MiCA licenses in hand, OKX and Bitpanda are poised to expand crypto offerings across Europe, boosting market confidence and positioning the region as a leader in digital asset innovation.

Met Museum Launches Blockchain Art Game with NFT Rewards

Met Museum Launches Blockchain Art Game with NFT Rewards

The Metropolitan Museum of Art introduces Art Links, a blockchain-based game offering NFT badges and exciting prizes, marking its first step into the world of digital assets.

Brazil Blocks Worldcoin's Biometric-for-Crypto Incentives

Brazil Blocks Worldcoin's Biometric-for-Crypto Incentives

The directive, effective January 25, follows an investigation launched in November after Worldcoin's World ID project began operating in Brazil.

Paradigm Urges Ethereum to Embrace Rapid Protocol Innovation

Paradigm Urges Ethereum to Embrace Rapid Protocol Innovation

Crypto venture firm Paradigm calls for faster Ethereum protocol development while preserving core network principles of decentralization and neutrality.

Trump Forms Working Group to Explore National Crypto Reserve

Trump Forms Working Group to Explore National Crypto Reserve

President Trump signs an executive order to create a digital asset working group to evaluate a national crypto reserve, focused on Bitcoin and U.S.-based cryptocurrencies.