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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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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...
Germany’s central bank backs stablecoins, CBDC amid US tension
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20 February, 2026

Germany’s central bank backs stablecoins, CBDC amid US tension

Germany’s Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel urges Europe to boost economic independence, backing a digital euro and euro stablecoins amid "shaky"...
Poland’s crypto sector in limbo as leader vetoes MiCA bill anew
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20 February, 2026

Poland’s crypto sector in limbo as leader vetoes MiCA bill anew

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoes MiCA alignment bill again, leaving crypto firms without oversight as the European Union deadline nears.
Malaysia to launch tests for stablecoins, tokenized deposits
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20 February, 2026

Malaysia to launch tests for stablecoins, tokenized deposits

Bank Negara Malaysia plans three 2026 DAIH pilots to explore real-world applications of Ringgit stablecoins and tokenized deposits.

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