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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

ESMA warns national authorities over authorization of non-EU digital asset firms
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6 August, 2024

ESMA warns national authorities over authorization of non-EU digital asset firms

Addressing the risks of digital asset firms seeking EU approval, ESMA calls on NCAs to do a "case-by-case assessment" to...
North Carolina House of Representatives overturns governor’s veto of bill banning CBDC
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5 August, 2024

North Carolina House of Representatives overturns governor’s veto of bill banning CBDC

Prohibiting testing or accepting a potential U.S. central bank digital currency remains on the table after the majority of North...
Bank of England looks to update RTGS by exploring wholesale CBDC, synchronization
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2 August, 2024

Bank of England looks to update RTGS by exploring wholesale CBDC, synchronization

After the real-time gross settlement crash in July, the BOE is looking for a solution to update the network, proposing...
Luxembourg updated DLT bill adds ‘control agent’ role for digital securities
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2 August, 2024

Luxembourg updated DLT bill adds ‘control agent’ role for digital securities

Luxembourg has proposed a new DLT bill that adds an optional "control agent" role responsible for issuing digital securities, tracking...
Russia passes bill legalizing digital assets in bid to avoid international sanctions
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1 August, 2024

Russia passes bill legalizing digital assets in bid to avoid international sanctions

In a desperate move, Russia passed a bill allowing businesses to use digital assets for cross-border trade beginning in September,...
US House passes bill combating terrorist, illicit financing via digital assets
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31 July, 2024

US House passes bill combating terrorist, illicit financing via digital assets

If made law, the Financial Technology Protection Act would establish a working group of key government departments, agencies, and experts...

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