James Field

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

Thailand eyes stricter checks on crypto firm backers
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16 April, 2026

Thailand eyes stricter checks on crypto firm backers

Thailand’s securities regulator is seeking approval mandates for funding providers and major shareholder supporters to curb financial crime and abuse.
Ireland begins public consultation, testing for digital wallet
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15 April, 2026

Ireland begins public consultation, testing for digital wallet

Ireland launches a consultation on a digital identity wallet to comply with EU rules, ensuring its secure use across travel,...
South Korea draft crypto bill covers stablecoins, RWAs
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14 April, 2026

South Korea draft crypto bill covers stablecoins, RWAs

South Korea aims to regulate digital assets by classifying stablecoins as foreign exchange and requiring tokenized assets to be backed...
IMF warns tokenized finance may raise crisis risk
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13 April, 2026

IMF warns tokenized finance may raise crisis risk

IMF warns tokenized finance can speed up financial crises, leaving less time to respond, while stablecoins risk confidence-driven runs without...
China orders Apple to take down Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat
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10 April, 2026

China orders Apple to take down Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat

Apple has removed Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app from its China store over legal content concerns, highlighting tensions with China's strict...
APAC tops world digital wallet use; US sticks to cards, for now
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9 April, 2026

APAC tops world digital wallet use; US sticks to cards, for now

The Global Payments Report highlights a surge in digital wallet use, especially in APAC, forecasting significant shifts in payment trends...