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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

‘GENIUS’ hopes to bring clarity for US-backed stablecoins
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6 February, 2025

‘GENIUS’ hopes to bring clarity for US-backed stablecoins

To balance innovation and security, the U.S. has proposed the GENIUS Act, which sets forth clear procedures for licensing and...
Pro-crypto Scott Bessent chosen as US Treasury secretary
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30 January, 2025

Pro-crypto Scott Bessent chosen as US Treasury secretary

'Crypto' advocate Scott Bessent gains the U.S. Senate's majority vote, selecting him as the Treasury's new secretary to replace outgoing...
SEC Crypto Task Force eyes ‘clear’ framework for digital assets
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27 January, 2025

SEC Crypto Task Force eyes ‘clear’ framework for digital assets

Acting U.S. SEC Chair Mark Uyeda has announced the launch of a Crypto Task Force, which aims to develop clear...
ESMA sets deadline for firms to comply with MiCA
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22 January, 2025

ESMA sets deadline for firms to comply with MiCA

In a January 17 statement, ESMA urged crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to restrict or delist stablecoins that are not...
UK’s CBDC advances with creation of sandbox-like laboratory
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20 January, 2025

UK’s CBDC advances with creation of sandbox-like laboratory

In its CBDC progress update, the Bank of England announced the creation of a Digital Pound Lab, which works similar...
UK: Digital asset staking is not collective investment scheme
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15 January, 2025

UK: Digital asset staking is not collective investment scheme

The U.K. Treasury has amended finance laws to clarify that digital asset staking is not a collective investment scheme, allowing...

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