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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

South Korea’s AI Act comes into force with safety measures
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26 January, 2026

South Korea’s AI Act comes into force with safety measures

South Korea's AI Act sets crucial safety regulations for AI systems, enhancing national competitiveness while ensuring public trust and ethical...
UK’s AI approach in finance risks harm to consumers and systems
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23 January, 2026

UK’s AI approach in finance risks harm to consumers and systems

U.K. regulators face criticism over AI oversight in finance, risking consumer safety and economic stability, a Parliamentary Committee report warns.
The Philippines bans Grok, following Indonesia and Malaysia
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22 January, 2026

The Philippines bans Grok, following Indonesia and Malaysia

The Philippines joins Malaysia and Indonesia in banning AI chatbot Grok amid rising concerns over deepfake misuse and non-consensual images.
South Korea passes security token law, partners with Italy on AI
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22 January, 2026

South Korea passes security token law, partners with Italy on AI

South Korea advances its digital asset framework with new tokenized securities laws while strengthening AI collaboration with Italy.
Iran’s ‘crypto’ ecosystem climbs to $7.8B amid economic crisis
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21 January, 2026

Iran’s ‘crypto’ ecosystem climbs to $7.8B amid economic crisis

Iran's digital asset ecosystem surged to $7.78 billion in 2025, driven by economic instability and increasing use by citizens and...
UK considers social media ban for under-16s following Australia
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20 January, 2026

UK considers social media ban for under-16s following Australia

U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer considers a social media ban for under-16s, citing growing concerns over children's mental health and...

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