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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

Taiwan enacts digital asset laws, new licensing rules
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3 July, 2026

Taiwan enacts digital asset laws, new licensing rules

Taiwan's Virtual Asset Services Act establishes a regulatory framework for digital asset firms, enhancing market conduct and protecting trader rights.
UK sets final crypto rules with 2027 deadline
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2 July, 2026

UK sets final crypto rules with 2027 deadline

The FCA has published final digital asset rules featuring a 2027 licensing regime and revised stablecoin requirements to strengthen crypto...
EU’s banking watchdog eyes fines for issuers of significant tokens
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2 July, 2026

EU’s banking watchdog eyes fines for issuers of significant tokens

The European Banking Authority proposes fining issuers of significant crypto tokens under MiCA, with penalties that could reach millions of...
London Blockchain Summit brings institutions together on tokenization
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1 July, 2026

London Blockchain Summit brings institutions together on tokenization

The Institutional Tokenisation Summit takes place on July 7 in London, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of...
BIS report flags stablecoins’ flaws, dollarization risk
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30 June, 2026

BIS report flags stablecoins’ flaws, dollarization risk

A BIS report warns stablecoins are ill-suited as money due to trust issues and dollarization risks, while highlighting blockchain's broader...
South Korea seeks wider, stricter Travel Rule enforcement
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29 June, 2026

South Korea seeks wider, stricter Travel Rule enforcement

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit urges expanding FATF’s crypto Travel Rule, calling for stricter AML controls and stronger global enforcement.

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