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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

$370M lost to crypto exploits as ‘wrench attacks’ swell: CertiK
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6 February, 2026

$370M lost to crypto exploits as ‘wrench attacks’ swell: CertiK

Crypto theft surged in January, with $370M stolen via scams and exploits, alongside a 75% rise in wrench attacks, further...
Hong Kong to table digital asset bill ‘within this year’
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4 February, 2026

Hong Kong to table digital asset bill ‘within this year’

Hong Kong plans to submit a draft digital assets framework aimed at regulating virtual assets as part of its efforts...
EU Commission turns up heat on crypto compliance gaps
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3 February, 2026

EU Commission turns up heat on crypto compliance gaps

EU Commission warns 12 states over missing crypto tax rules and presses Hungary on MiCA breaches, escalating enforcement of bloc-wide...
UK House of Lords Committee launches stablecoin inquiry
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2 February, 2026

UK House of Lords Committee launches stablecoin inquiry

U.K. lawmakers open a House of Lords inquiry into stablecoins as FCA backs sterling tokens, reacting to global market growth...
ECB urges tech service providers to help build digital euros
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2 February, 2026

ECB urges tech service providers to help build digital euros

ECB invites EU-based payment tech providers to take part in workshops on digital euro readiness, ahead of a 2027 pilot...
UK sanctions watchdog clamps down digital currency abuse
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30 January, 2026

UK sanctions watchdog clamps down digital currency abuse

The U.K.’s OFSI tackles digital asset abuse and sanctions evasion through a new multiagency initiative, enhancing enforcement and collaboration efforts.

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