author

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

Digital asset regulation is incomplete, CFTC commissioner says
-
21 July, 2023

Digital asset regulation is incomplete, CFTC commissioner says

Commissioner Kristin Johnson praises the CFTC's efforts to regulate the digital asset sector but stopped short by saying that current...
FSB finalizes global recommendations for regulating digital assets, stablecoins
-
19 July, 2023

FSB finalizes global recommendations for regulating digital assets, stablecoins

The recommendations from the Financial Stability Board include fostering cross-border regulatory collaboration, improved disclosures of digital assets, and providing legal...
Proposed Digital Asset bill would weaken protections and open door to unregistered players: lobby letter
-
17 July, 2023

Proposed Digital Asset bill would weaken protections and open door to unregistered players: lobby letter

Signatories of the DAMS Draft bill argue that the proposed legislation would slash regulatory oversight of the highly volatile digital...
UK digital asset regulation: Gambling or finance?
-
17 July, 2023

UK digital asset regulation: Gambling or finance?

Proposals to integrate digital assets into U.K. financial regulation were briefly plunged into doubt by the Treasury Select Committee in...
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky arrested and charged with fraud
-
14 July, 2023

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky arrested and charged with fraud

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky and former CRO Roni Cohen-Pavon face charges of conspiracy, securities fraud, market manipulation, and wire...
EU financial regulator publishes first post-MiCA proposals for digital asset service providers
-
14 July, 2023

EU financial regulator publishes first post-MiCA proposals for digital asset service providers

MiCA will come into force in 2024, but the June 11 consultation is further evidence of a ramping up of...

Recommended for you

UK updates enforcement guide for heightened transparency
Updates on the "Enforcement Guide" include a public announcement on probes and adding three "situations" where increased transparency is necessary.
June 6, 2025
MAS enforces order on DTSPs; Australia ups crypto ATM rules
Singapore's central bank orders a halt to Singaporean DSTPs operating overseas; meanwhile, Australia cracks down on crypto ATM activities.
June 5, 2025
Advertisement