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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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Illicit stablecoin activity reached $141B in 2025 as market boomed
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25 February, 2026

Illicit stablecoin activity reached $141B in 2025 as market boomed

TRM Labs reports $141B in illicit stablecoin flows in 2025, highlighting rapid growth alongside rising risks of sanctions evasion and...
South Korean lawmakers criticize regulators over Bithumb payout
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25 February, 2026

South Korean lawmakers criticize regulators over Bithumb payout

South Korean opposition lawmakers criticized the FSC and FSS for failing to uncover issues that led to the recent Bithumb...
Vietnam central bank targets stricter bank AI use
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24 February, 2026

Vietnam central bank targets stricter bank AI use

The State Bank of Vietnam tightens AI rules requiring banks & e-wallets to notify customers before using chatbot virtual assistants...
ECB lines up digital euro partners, 2027 pilot slated
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24 February, 2026

ECB lines up digital euro partners, 2027 pilot slated

ECB's Piero Cipollone details digital euro pilot, which includes provider selection in 2026, a 12-month test in late 2027, and...
Rwanda inks MoU with Anthropic for AI in public sector
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23 February, 2026

Rwanda inks MoU with Anthropic for AI in public sector

The Rwandan government and Anthropic sign a 3-year MoU—their first African government partnership—to deploy AI in education, health, and public...
South Africa’s president promises digital ID launch in 2026
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23 February, 2026

South Africa’s president promises digital ID launch in 2026

South Africa plans 2026 rollout of its digital ID system, with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling digital transformation a driver of...

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