author

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

Bank of France calls for ‘strengthening of MiCA’ on stablecoins
-
20 April, 2026

Bank of France calls for ‘strengthening of MiCA’ on stablecoins

Bank of France Deputy Governor Denis Beau is advocating for stricter MiCA regulations on stablecoins to mitigate risks in the...
Japan reclassifies digital assets as financial instruments
-
17 April, 2026

Japan reclassifies digital assets as financial instruments

Japan approves FIEA rules classifying digital assets as financial instruments, shifting oversight from PSA, and banning insider trading on non-public...
UK lawmaker urges FCA probe of Farage crypto promotion
-
17 April, 2026

UK lawmaker urges FCA probe of Farage crypto promotion

UK lawmaker urges FCA probe into Nigel Farage over Stack BTC promo, citing possible market abuse, conflicts of interest, and...
OpenAI blueprint targets AI-enabled child exploitation
-
17 April, 2026

OpenAI blueprint targets AI-enabled child exploitation

OpenAI unveiled a policy blueprint on AI safety measures aimed at preventing child sexual abuse material and improving child protection...
Thailand eyes stricter checks on crypto firm backers
-
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
-
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,...

Recommended for you

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...
April 23, 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.
April 22, 2026