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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

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...
Thailand eyes stricter checks on crypto firm backers
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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
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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,...
South Korea draft crypto bill covers stablecoins, RWAs
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14 April, 2026

South Korea draft crypto bill covers stablecoins, RWAs

South Korea aims to regulate digital assets by classifying stablecoins as foreign exchange and requiring tokenized assets to be backed...

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