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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

France’s minister of finance calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins
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23 April, 2026

France’s minister of finance calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure urges EU banks to develop euro-pegged stablecoins and tokenized deposits to counter U.S. digital payment...
Russia introduces bill to criminalize unlicensed digital assets
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22 April, 2026

Russia introduces bill to criminalize unlicensed digital assets

Russia's new bill proposes criminal penalties for unlicensed activities involving digital currencies, aiming to regulate the growing digital asset market.
Switzerland crypto sector reached new funding heights in 2025
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22 April, 2026

Switzerland crypto sector reached new funding heights in 2025

Switzerland’s Crypto Valley secured $728M across 31 deals in 2025, capturing 5% of global and 47% of Europe’s blockchain funding...
UK FCA opens consultation on crypto scope
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21 April, 2026

UK FCA opens consultation on crypto scope

The U.K.'s FCA is seekign feedback on its digital currency regulation, defining qualifying cryptoassets and stablecoins, ahead of new rules...
ECB backs centralized oversight of major crypto firms
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21 April, 2026

ECB backs centralized oversight of major crypto firms

The ECB backs plan to shift oversight of crypto firms and major cross-border markets to ESMA, supporting deeper financial market...
BoE governor urges quick action on global stablecoin standards
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20 April, 2026

BoE governor urges quick action on global stablecoin standards

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey calls for global standards on stablecoins to ensure stable value and enhance regulatory consistency.

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