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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

Iran launches retail CBDC pilot on Kish Island ‘free zone’
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24 June, 2024

Iran launches retail CBDC pilot on Kish Island ‘free zone’

The CBDC trial will take place on the island of Kish, where the ‘digital rial’ will be available to banking...
FSB Plenary praises progress on addressing financial stability risks relating to digital assets
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20 June, 2024

FSB Plenary praises progress on addressing financial stability risks relating to digital assets

The Financial Stability Board Plenary meeting discussed the general outlook for global financial stability and the progress made in implementing...
Senate Committee approved defense bill calls for AI pilot program, increased quantum computing research
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19 June, 2024

Senate Committee approved defense bill calls for AI pilot program, increased quantum computing research

The proposed defense bill would authorize $878.4 billion for the Department of Defense and $33.4 billion for national security programs...
Brickken CEO Edwin Mata tackles firm’s selection for European Commission’s blockchain, DLT regulatory sandbox
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19 June, 2024

Brickken CEO Edwin Mata tackles firm’s selection for European Commission’s blockchain, DLT regulatory sandbox

In this exclusive interview, Mata shares his hope for the EC's regulatory sandbox and his thoughts on Brickken's participation and...
New Intelligence Act may grant US president power to block digital asset access
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13 June, 2024

New Intelligence Act may grant US president power to block digital asset access

While some see the Intelligence Authorization Act as a move by the U.S. to gain control of the digital asset...
Blockchain is the ‘missing link’ for trust in the age of AI
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12 June, 2024

Blockchain is the ‘missing link’ for trust in the age of AI

A new report published by the BSV Association sheds light on the importance of blockchain in a highly digitized world...

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