01-31-2026 
James Field
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
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26 January, 2026
UK advances digital wallet development after ID mandate scrap
The U.K. is advancing a digital wallet for government credentials, despite recent backlash against mandatory digital ID plans by its...
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26 January, 2026
Hong Kong clears path for first stablecoin licenses in Q1
Hong Kong will grant its first stablecoin licenses in Q1, as the central bank enforces capital and anti-money laundering rules...
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26 January, 2026
South Korea’s AI Act comes into force with safety measures
South Korea's AI Act sets crucial safety regulations for AI systems, enhancing national competitiveness while ensuring public trust and ethical...
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23 January, 2026
UK’s AI approach in finance risks harm to consumers and systems
U.K. regulators face criticism over AI oversight in finance, risking consumer safety and economic stability, a Parliamentary Committee report warns.
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22 January, 2026
The Philippines bans Grok, following Indonesia and Malaysia
The Philippines joins Malaysia and Indonesia in banning AI chatbot Grok amid rising concerns over deepfake misuse and non-consensual images.
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22 January, 2026
South Korea passes security token law, partners with Italy on AI
South Korea advances its digital asset framework with new tokenized securities laws while strengthening AI collaboration with Italy.
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