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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

New Zealand bans Bitcoin ATMs in crackdown on financial crime
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14 July, 2025

New Zealand bans Bitcoin ATMs in crackdown on financial crime

New Zealand’s Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee stated that the measures were part of a broader strengthening of the country’s...
ECB pushes ahead with digital euro amid stalled legislation
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10 July, 2025

ECB pushes ahead with digital euro amid stalled legislation

ECB's Christine Lagarde reiterates that while cash remains essential, the central bank should not ignore the growing public demand for...
BoE sees tokenization, stablecoins relative to financial system
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9 July, 2025

BoE sees tokenization, stablecoins relative to financial system

At City Week 2025, Sasha Mills from the Bank of England discussed creating a "mixed ecosystem" with tokenization, DLT, and...
Cynthia Lummis digital asset tax bill seeks capital gain reforms
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8 July, 2025

Cynthia Lummis digital asset tax bill seeks capital gain reforms

Cynthia Lummis submitted digital asset tax rules that would provide exemptions on gains from digital asset transactions and digital asset...
Kraken secures MiCA license in Ireland
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30 June, 2025

Kraken secures MiCA license in Ireland

Kraken announced that it had obtained a MiCA license from Ireland, allowing the exchange to operate across all 30 countries...
BIS finds tokenization is the future of financial system
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27 June, 2025

BIS finds tokenization is the future of financial system

The BIS claimed that stablecoins "fall short of requirements to be the mainstay of the monetary system" as they fail...

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