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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

ESMA calls for feedback on ‘crypto’ staff competence guidelines
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21 February, 2025

ESMA calls for feedback on ‘crypto’ staff competence guidelines

The ESMA has launched a consultation on guidelines for assessing the knowledge and competence of crypto-asset service providers' staff.
Maxine Waters publishes competing bipartisan stablecoin bill
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17 February, 2025

Maxine Waters publishes competing bipartisan stablecoin bill

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters has released draft legislation regulating stablecoins following the House's STABLE Act of 2025 and the Senate's...
US lawmakers advance stablecoin legislation with new bill
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13 February, 2025

US lawmakers advance stablecoin legislation with new bill

Shortly after the GENIUS Act, U.S. House lawmakers crafted a new stablecoin bill, demonstrating the urgency to advance stablecoin legislation...
More US regulators becoming pro-‘crypto’ in Trump 2.0 era
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12 February, 2025

More US regulators becoming pro-‘crypto’ in Trump 2.0 era

The CFPB welcomed Russell Vought as acting head, while a couple of days later, OCC saw the arrival of its...
WEF 2025: Transitioning to green energy with BSV blockchain
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10 February, 2025

WEF 2025: Transitioning to green energy with BSV blockchain

At the WEF 2025 in Davos, BSVA's Ásgeir Oskarsson discusses the transformative potential of BSV blockchain in advancing the world's...
‘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...

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