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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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California governor approves digital asset regulation bill for 2025
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17 October, 2023

California governor approves digital asset regulation bill for 2025

Gavin Newsom ratified Assembly Bill 39, which is expected to be enacted in 2025, mandating businesses and individuals engaged in...
EU regulator warns of DeFi risks, introduces smart contract categories
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17 October, 2023

EU regulator warns of DeFi risks, introduces smart contract categories

The two reports published by ESMA warned of the "serious risks" DeFi poses to investors, including those related to DEXs...
UK plans to launch Digital Securities Sandbox in 2024
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6 October, 2023

UK plans to launch Digital Securities Sandbox in 2024

Helen Boyd, head of the Financial Conduct Authority, said the new sandbox pilot would explore tokenized instruments, acting more as...
SEC v Ripple: Judge rejects SEC motion to file interlocutory appeal against ruling
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5 October, 2023

SEC v Ripple: Judge rejects SEC motion to file interlocutory appeal against ruling

Judge Analisa Torres set a trial date for April 23, 2024, for the remaining issues on the SEC v Ripple...
IMF proposes framework for assessing systemic risk of digital assets
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4 October, 2023

IMF proposes framework for assessing systemic risk of digital assets

A paper from the International Monetary Fund outlines a framework for understanding and tracking systemic risks stemming from digital assets,...
Patrick McHenry pushes stablecoin legislation as US narrowly avoids shutdown
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3 October, 2023

Patrick McHenry pushes stablecoin legislation as US narrowly avoids shutdown

House Financial Services Chair McHenry reiterates commitment to stablecoin regulation amid shutdown threat, highlighting bipartisan support for 2023's Clarity for...

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