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Graduate of History from The University Sussex and a Masters in Journalism from The University of Groningen, James Field has written for publication in the United Kingdom and Netherlands across a range of topics including arts, culture, environmental and legal sector issues. He served as Deputy Editor for a leading Legal publication and currently researches and writes on the digital asset space, with a focus on legal changes impacting the industry.

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UK disrupts first illegal peer-to-peer ‘crypto’ trading operation
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24 April, 2026

UK disrupts first illegal peer-to-peer ‘crypto’ trading operation

The U.K.'s FCA has disrupted illegal peer-to-peer digital asset trading by issuing cease-and-desist orders to unregistered traders to combat financial...
EU regulator clarifies expectations ahead of MiCA deadline
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24 April, 2026

EU regulator clarifies expectations ahead of MiCA deadline

ESMA clarifies expectations ahead of the MiCA transition deadline, warning crypto firms must secure EU licenses by July 1, 2026,...
France’s minister of finance calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins
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23 April, 2026

France’s minister of finance calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure urges EU banks to develop euro-pegged stablecoins and tokenized deposits to counter U.S. digital payment...
Russia introduces bill to criminalize unlicensed digital assets
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22 April, 2026

Russia introduces bill to criminalize unlicensed digital assets

Russia's new bill proposes criminal penalties for unlicensed activities involving digital currencies, aiming to regulate the growing digital asset market.
Switzerland crypto sector reached new funding heights in 2025
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22 April, 2026

Switzerland crypto sector reached new funding heights in 2025

Switzerland’s Crypto Valley secured $728M across 31 deals in 2025, capturing 5% of global and 47% of Europe’s blockchain funding...
UK FCA opens consultation on crypto scope
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21 April, 2026

UK FCA opens consultation on crypto scope

The U.K.'s FCA is seekign feedback on its digital currency regulation, defining qualifying cryptoassets and stablecoins, ahead of new rules...

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