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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

Kraken ask court to intervene against IRS demands
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1 May, 2023

Kraken ask court to intervene against IRS demands

In a petition filed in San Francisco, Kraken argued that it should not be required to comply with “the enormous...
Bahamas proposes stricter digital asset regulations
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28 April, 2023

Bahamas proposes stricter digital asset regulations

The Securities Commission of The Bahamas began the development of the DARE Act in 2018, and it was passed in...
Judge approves the monitoring of Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents’ phones
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26 April, 2023

Judge approves the monitoring of Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents’ phones

To avoid breaching bail conditions again, U.S. District Court Judge Kaplan ordered to broaden the monitoring of Sam Bankman-Fried's activities...
Coinbase sues SEC to get clarity on digital asset regulations
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25 April, 2023

Coinbase sues SEC to get clarity on digital asset regulations

The digital asset company has taken legal action against the SEC, asking a federal judge to force the U.S. financial...
California judge combines FTX-related Silvergate lawsuits
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21 April, 2023

California judge combines FTX-related Silvergate lawsuits

Lawsuits filed against Silvergate have been consolidated as all cases share allegations regarding the bank's role in supporting FTX in...
OpenSea NFT ex-employee to undergo trial as judge rules in favor of using ‘insider trading’ term
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21 April, 2023

OpenSea NFT ex-employee to undergo trial as judge rules in favor of using ‘insider trading’ term

Apart from ruling against Nathaniel Chastain's plea to avoid using the term "insider trading" during the trial, the district court...

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