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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

US targets digital asset investors using Puerto Rico as tax haven
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24 April, 2025

US targets digital asset investors using Puerto Rico as tax haven

U.S. Rep. Velázquez introduced a bill requiring certain investors to pay local and federal taxes on capital gains, including from...
Paul Atkins officially sworn into office as SEC chairman
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23 April, 2025

Paul Atkins officially sworn into office as SEC chairman

Optimism about the U.S. digital asset space and its regulatory route will be tested as Paul Atkins is officially sworn...
United States senators reintroduce PROOF Act
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22 April, 2025

United States senators reintroduce PROOF Act

The PROOF Act aims to prevent digital asset custodians from co-mingling customer assets with company funds and strengthen reserve transparency...
Google restricts digital asset ads in EU to MiCA-licensed firms
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17 April, 2025

Google restricts digital asset ads in EU to MiCA-licensed firms

Per Google, all advertising related to digital asset exchanges or wallets must originate from entities registered under the MiCA or...
US SEC’s Crypto Task Force explores temporary fix for trading
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16 April, 2025

US SEC’s Crypto Task Force explores temporary fix for trading

On April 11, the U.S. SEC's Crypto Task Force held its second roundtable, with a focus on how to regulate...
BSV Association’s growth chief sees fertile ground at MERGE Buenos Aires
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15 April, 2025

BSV Association’s growth chief sees fertile ground at MERGE Buenos Aires

For three days, discussions at the MERGE conference focused on the ideas driving the evolution of Web3 and blockchain technology.

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