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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

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...
Tim Scott hopes for bipartisan digital asset bill passage
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21 August, 2025

Tim Scott hopes for bipartisan digital asset bill passage

U.S. Senator Tim Scott leads efforts for a digital asset market structure bill, seeking bipartisan support amid opposition from key...
Illinois sets new rules as governor blasts Trump, ‘crypto bros’
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21 August, 2025

Illinois sets new rules as governor blasts Trump, ‘crypto bros’

Illinois enacts landmark crypto laws with new oversight and consumer safeguards, as Governor Pritzker slams Trump for letting “crypto bros”...

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