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.

Crypto Leaders Back Pierre Poilievre After Trudeau’s Resignation

Crypto Leaders Back Pierre Poilievre After Trudeau’s Resignation

Crypto leaders rally behind Pierre Poilievre after Trudeau’s resignation, with Poilievre's pro-Bitcoin stance making him the favorite to win Canada’s October election.

Bitfinex Derivatives Moves Operations to El Salvador with New Crypto License

Bitfinex Derivatives Moves Operations to El Salvador with New Crypto License

Bitfinex Derivatives secures regulatory approval in El Salvador, plans complete relocation from Seychelles to strengthen presence in the crypto-friendly nation.

Crypto Pioneer Departs Ark Invest After Six-Year Tenure

Crypto Pioneer Departs Ark Invest After Six-Year Tenure

Veteran crypto strategist Yassine Elmandjra exits Ark Invest after transforming its digital asset division over six and a half years.

Czech National Bank Governor Considers Bitcoin for Diversification, U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Gains Traction

Czech National Bank Governor Considers Bitcoin for Diversification, U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Gains Traction

The Governor of the Czech National Bank reveals that they are considering launching a Bitcoin reserve

FTX EU Acquired by Backpack Exchange, Plans to Launch Crypto Derivatives Across the EU

FTX EU Acquired by Backpack Exchange, Plans to Launch Crypto Derivatives Across the EU

Backpack Exchange has acquired FTX EU, with plans to distribute bankruptcy claims and introduce crypto derivatives, including perpetual futures, across the European Union in 2025.

Fed's Top Banking Regulator Steps Down Opens Door for Crypto Industry

Fed's Top Banking Regulator Steps Down Opens Door for Crypto Industry

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr announces resignation amid potential political tensions with incoming Trump administration.

Crypto Forum Moderator Flees After Uncovering Violent Bitcoin Extortion Plot

Crypto Forum Moderator Flees After Uncovering Violent Bitcoin Extortion Plot

A Canadian cryptocurrency forum moderator narrowly escaped a violent kidnapping attempt aimed at stealing his Bitcoin holdings.

Dutch Regulator Awards MiCA License to 4 Crypto Companies

Dutch Regulator Awards MiCA License to 4 Crypto Companies

Four firms, including MoonPay and BitStaete, secure MiCA licenses from the Dutch AFM to operate across the European Union.

UAE's Phoenix Group Expands U.S. Bitcoin Mining Operations Ahead of Nasdaq Listing

UAE's Phoenix Group Expands U.S. Bitcoin Mining Operations Ahead of Nasdaq Listing

Phoenix Group expands its Bitcoin mining footprint in the U.S. with a new 50 MW facility, boosting its total capacity to 815 MW

GSR Earns UK Regulatory Milestone with FCA Registration for Crypto Services

GSR Earns UK Regulatory Milestone with FCA Registration for Crypto Services

Global crypto trading firm GSR secures crucial FCA registration in the UK, expanding its regulatory footprint alongside existing approvals in Singapore and the United States.

Guangzhou Accelerates Digital Yuan Integration with Comprehensive 2025 Roadmap

Guangzhou Accelerates Digital Yuan Integration with Comprehensive 2025 Roadmap

Guangzhou launches ambitious digital yuan expansion plan targeting public services, transportation, and cross-border trade, with pilot programs in Yuexiu and Nansha Districts leading the initiative.

South Korean Lawmaker Proposes Virtual Asset Protection

South Korean Lawmaker Proposes Virtual Asset Protection

South Korea proposes new regulations to improve transparency and accountability for virtual asset providers, aiming to protect users.