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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

Judge rejects new trial for FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
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1 May, 2026

Judge rejects new trial for FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried

U.S. Judge Lewis Kaplan has denied Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial, saying the former FTX CEO failed to...
EU bans exchanges with Russian crypto services in new sanctions
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1 May, 2026

EU bans exchanges with Russian crypto services in new sanctions

EU unveils fresh sanctions on Russia, blocking exchanges with Russian crypto firms and DeFi platforms to prevent digital asset loopholes.
MiCA makes euro stablecoin market safer but less competitive
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30 April, 2026

MiCA makes euro stablecoin market safer but less competitive

MiCA rules boost euro stablecoin safety but curb competitiveness, with reforms urged on reserves and remuneration.
Singapore proposes lower-risk rules for some digital assets
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29 April, 2026

Singapore proposes lower-risk rules for some digital assets

Singapore proposes tailored crypto rules, giving tokenized assets and stablecoins lower-risk capital treatment under updated central bank's consultation.
US sanctions Iran wallets, freezes $344M USDT
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28 April, 2026

US sanctions Iran wallets, freezes $344M USDT

OFAC sanctions Iran-linked crypto wallets and urges Tether to freeze $344M in USDT, intensifying U.S. efforts to choke Tehran’s global...
Meta to lay off 8,000 employees as it intensifies AI focus
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28 April, 2026

Meta to lay off 8,000 employees as it intensifies AI focus

Meta reportedly plans major layoffs affecting 8,000 workers and 6,000 open roles as it shifts focus and funding toward artificial...

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