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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

Bank of England head tells Parliament Bitcoin is ‘pretty inefficient’
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15 January, 2024

Bank of England head tells Parliament Bitcoin is ‘pretty inefficient’

The Bank of England takes aim at Bitcoin as a payment method, with Governor Andrew Bailey calling it "inefficient," while...
BitLicense oversight criticized in New York comptroller’s report
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11 January, 2024

BitLicense oversight criticized in New York comptroller’s report

The 57-page report poked holes in the state Department of Financial Services’ management of BitLicense, including the lack of thoroughness...
CFTC highlights DeFi risks in new report, urges swift action
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10 January, 2024

CFTC highlights DeFi risks in new report, urges swift action

While regulators clamor to regulate the digital asset sector, a new report from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission sheds light...
SEC reissues digital asset ‘FOMO’ warning in anticipation of expected approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs
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9 January, 2024

SEC reissues digital asset ‘FOMO’ warning in anticipation of expected approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs

In a post on X, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education warned retail investors of the risks...
European Central Bank seeks feedback on latest draft of digital euro rulebook
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8 January, 2024

European Central Bank seeks feedback on latest draft of digital euro rulebook

The ECB Rulebook Development Group report provides an insight into the technical aspects of the European Union’s central bank digital...
IRS mandates increased personal information for digital asset transactions under new rules
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4 January, 2024

IRS mandates increased personal information for digital asset transactions under new rules

Many brokers are expected to have difficulty complying with the IRS' new tax rules, which took effect on January 1,...

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