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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

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”...
Hong Kong clamps down on digital asset custody compliance
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20 August, 2025

Hong Kong clamps down on digital asset custody compliance

Hong Kong’s finance regulator has tightened rules for digital asset custodians, mandating round-the-clock monitoring, secure wallets, and safer withdrawals.
FBI issues alert on rising fraudulent ‘law firms’
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19 August, 2025

FBI issues alert on rising fraudulent ‘law firms’

The FBI warns victims of crypto scams about fake law firms posing as recovery services, targeting the elderly and risking...
US Treasury confirms Bitcoin Reserve will rely on seizures
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18 August, 2025

US Treasury confirms Bitcoin Reserve will rely on seizures

No new bitcoin will be issued for the strategic reserve and that only seized assets will be held, upsetting crypto...

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