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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.

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Hawaii Digital Currency Innovation Lab scraps money transmitter license for digital asset firms
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4 July, 2024

Hawaii Digital Currency Innovation Lab scraps money transmitter license for digital asset firms

The state of Hawaii will no longer require a Hawaii-issued money transmitter license to conduct business, according to the results...
US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron a win for digital assets but a loss for legislation
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3 July, 2024

US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron a win for digital assets but a loss for legislation

Established by the Supreme Court in 1984, the Chevron doctrine meant that if Congress hadn't clearly addressed an issue in...
North Carolina Assembly passes CBDC ban bill
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2 July, 2024

North Carolina Assembly passes CBDC ban bill

The bill passed the Assembly in a 109-4 vote on June 26, following the passing of the state Senate in...
ECB issues first digital euro ‘preparation phase’ progress report
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1 July, 2024

ECB issues first digital euro ‘preparation phase’ progress report

The European Union is a step closer to realizing its vision for an EU-wide CBDC with its first comprehensive update,...
Florida’s Matt Gaetz introduces bill to allow payment of income tax by Bitcoin
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28 June, 2024

Florida’s Matt Gaetz introduces bill to allow payment of income tax by Bitcoin

The bill seeks to allow the payment of certain federal income taxes with Bitcoin and require the U.S. Secretary of...
Italy to increase oversight of digital asset market
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25 June, 2024

Italy to increase oversight of digital asset market

The policy, moving Italy further towards the standards laid out by MiCA, also designates Italy's central bank and market watchdog,...

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