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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

ECB backs centralized oversight of major crypto firms
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21 April, 2026

ECB backs centralized oversight of major crypto firms

The ECB backs plan to shift oversight of crypto firms and major cross-border markets to ESMA, supporting deeper financial market...
BoE governor urges quick action on global stablecoin standards
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20 April, 2026

BoE governor urges quick action on global stablecoin standards

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey calls for global standards on stablecoins to ensure stable value and enhance regulatory consistency.
Bank of France calls for ‘strengthening of MiCA’ on stablecoins
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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