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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.

Article by James Field

EU finance committee advances digital euro bill
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25 June, 2026

EU finance committee advances digital euro bill

The European Central Bank's digital euro advances with European Parliament approval, aiming to enhance payment security and privacy for users...
UNESCO consults on fair pay for news in the digital age
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24 June, 2026

UNESCO consults on fair pay for news in the digital age

UNESCO initiates global consultation on fair compensation for journalism amid AI and digital platform challenges, aiming to protect media integrity.
Australian police trial live facial recognition
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23 June, 2026

Australian police trial live facial recognition

Western Australia Police is trialing live facial recognition technology to enhance safety, aid policing, and address community concerns about privacy.
Canada tables bill restricting social media, AI chatbots for under-16
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18 June, 2026

Canada tables bill restricting social media, AI chatbots for under-16

Canada introduces the Safe Social Media Act, banning under-16s from social media without child safeguards and placing new restrictions on...
UK crypto advocates take on banks over transfer blocks
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17 June, 2026

UK crypto advocates take on banks over transfer blocks

UK crypto advocates launch a campaign against bank restrictions on crypto exchange transfers, urging 288K members to push back against...
Japan advances digital asset financial reform bill
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16 June, 2026

Japan advances digital asset financial reform bill

Japan advances a bill reclassifying certain digital assets as financial instruments, moving crypto rules from the Payment Services Act to...

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