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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.

Article by James Field

France: A third of crypto firms unresponsive before EU deadline
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16 January, 2026

France: A third of crypto firms unresponsive before EU deadline

France's AMF reveals 30% of unlicensed digital asset firms may not apply for MiCA regulation by the July deadline, raising...
UK makes progress on digital verification for alcohol sales
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16 January, 2026

UK makes progress on digital verification for alcohol sales

U.K. is set to implement digital verification for age checks on alcohol sales, but the timeline was pushed beyond 2025...
UK scraps mandatory digital ID for right to work
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15 January, 2026

UK scraps mandatory digital ID for right to work

The UK government has dropped plans to require workers to sign up to a digital ID scheme to prove their...
South Korea sets 5% cap on corporate digital asset investments
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15 January, 2026

South Korea sets 5% cap on corporate digital asset investments

South Korea's FSC plans to lift the ban on corporate digital asset investments, allowing a 5% cap on equity capital...
Italy warns on AI deepfakes; UK critiques Grok for explicit images
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14 January, 2026

Italy warns on AI deepfakes; UK critiques Grok for explicit images

Italy's data protection authority warns against AI deepfakes, highlighting concerns over user safety and compliance as Grok faces backlash in...
UK roundup: Iran’s money laundering; crypto donation ban
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14 January, 2026

UK roundup: Iran’s money laundering; crypto donation ban

UK digital assets face new regulations as the FCA sets a 2026 authorization window, amid concerns over Iranian money laundering...

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