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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

14 sentenced to life in prison in India for digital asset extortion
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3 September, 2025

14 sentenced to life in prison in India for digital asset extortion

An Indian court sentenced 14 individuals to life for kidnapping and extortion in a high-profile digital assets case.
US Congress urged to protect developers in market structure bill
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1 September, 2025

US Congress urged to protect developers in market structure bill

112 digital asset advocates urged Congress for federal protections for developers, ensuring clarity and consistency in the upcoming CLARITY Act.
Germany, Rwanda boost digital ID schemes; Bhutan shares its success
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29 August, 2025

Germany, Rwanda boost digital ID schemes; Bhutan shares its success

Germany's BundID sees mixed user growth, Rwanda registers over 3,300 users for its new digital ID, while Bhutan's NDI announced...
US House adds CBDC ban to defense budget bill
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27 August, 2025

US House adds CBDC ban to defense budget bill

The SPEED Act and NDAA will now be scheduled for a vote in the House, and will head to the...
Australia’s finance watchdog orders Binance audit
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26 August, 2025

Australia’s finance watchdog orders Binance audit

Binance Australia has 28 days to nominate external auditors for AUSTRAC’s consideration and selection amid serious concerns over AML/CTF governance.
BIS eyes crypto scoring to fight illicit finance, boost AML
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25 August, 2025

BIS eyes crypto scoring to fight illicit finance, boost AML

To fight money laundering, BIS proposes compliance scores for 'crypto,' tapping blockchain’s public records before digital assets are converted to...

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