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.

Tezos Quebec Upgrade Cuts Block Time to 8 Seconds

Tezos Quebec Upgrade Cuts Block Time to 8 Seconds

The Tezos blockchain has dramatically improved its performance with the Quebec protocol upgrade, reducing block time to 8 seconds while enhancing staking rewards and network security.

Trump Appoints Crypto-Friendly Mark Uyeda as Acting SEC Chair

Trump Appoints Crypto-Friendly Mark Uyeda as Acting SEC Chair

Trump appoints Mark Uyeda as acting SEC chair, marking a shift towards clearer crypto regulations after Gensler’s exit.

El Salvador Adds 12 More Bitcoin to Its Reserve Despite IMF Agreement

El Salvador Adds 12 More Bitcoin to Its Reserve Despite IMF Agreement

El Salvador buys 12 more Bitcoin, increasing its reserve to 6,044 BTC, despite an agreement with the IMF to reduce crypto activities.

Chinese Gang Arrested in $580K Crypto Heist at Luxury Jeju Hotel

Chinese Gang Arrested in $580K Crypto Heist at Luxury Jeju Hotel

South Korean authorities apprehend six suspects in a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft scheme targeting a digital currency exchanger at an upscale Jeju hotel.

Trump Family Tokens Crash: $MELANIA and $TRUMP Plunge

Trump Family Tokens Crash: $MELANIA and $TRUMP Plunge

Presidential inauguration day proves volatile for Trump-linked cryptocurrencies as both family tokens experience significant market value declines.

Vitalik Buterin Announces Leadership Overhaul at Ethereum Foundation

Vitalik Buterin Announces Leadership Overhaul at Ethereum Foundation

Vitalik Buterin announces a major leadership overhaul at the Ethereum Foundation to prioritize technical skills and strengthen ties with Ethereum builders after a challenging 2024.

Trinity College Dublin Partners with Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative

Trinity College Dublin Partners with Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative

Trinity College Dublin partners with Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative to drive blockchain innovation, focusing on cybersecurity and decentralized fintech solutions.

World Liberty Financial Extends Token Sale Following Overwhelming Demand

World Liberty Financial Extends Token Sale Following Overwhelming Demand

The Trump-backed DeFi platform has released an additional 5% of its token supply at a 230% price increase following strong initial sales.

MakersPlace Shuts Down Amid NFT Market Decline

MakersPlace Shuts Down Amid NFT Market Decline

MakersPlace is closing amid an NFT market downturn, joining other platforms like Kraken in scaling back operations.

Arkansas Bill Targets Crypto Mining Near Military Facilities

Arkansas Bill Targets Crypto Mining Near Military Facilities

Arkansas lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban crypto mining within 30 miles of military facilities, citing national security and noise concerns.

Coinbase Relaunches Bitcoin-Backed Lending: A New Era for Crypto Loans

Coinbase Relaunches Bitcoin-Backed Lending: A New Era for Crypto Loans

Coinbase introduces renewed Bitcoin-backed lending services, enabling US users to borrow up to $100,000 in USDC through the Morpho DeFi protocol, marking a strategic expansion in crypto-financial services.

South Korean Woman Arrested for $481,000 Crypto Theft from Online Friend

South Korean Woman Arrested for $481,000 Crypto Theft from Online Friend

Police arrest woman who allegedly stole nearly half a million dollars in cryptocurrency after stealing victim's phone, highlighting vulnerabilities in digital asset security.