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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

Genesis to forfeit BitLicense, pay $8M fine in NYDFS settlement
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16 January, 2024

Genesis to forfeit BitLicense, pay $8M fine in NYDFS settlement

With the forfeiture of BitLicense, which it held since 2018, over violation of cybersecurity regulations, Genesis Global Trading will no...
Indirect regulation: The unexpected impact of UK financial promotion regime on the digital asset industry
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16 January, 2024

Indirect regulation: The unexpected impact of UK financial promotion regime on the digital asset industry

While the United Kingdom has good intentions in enforcing laws on the digital asset industry, the new financial promotions regime...
SEC v Ripple: US regulator asks court to make Ripple produce more financial statements
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15 January, 2024

SEC v Ripple: US regulator asks court to make Ripple produce more financial statements

The U.S. securities regulator has requested a federal judge compel Ripple to produce more financial statements related to institutional sales...
Bank of England head tells Parliament Bitcoin is ‘pretty inefficient’
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15 January, 2024

Bank of England head tells Parliament Bitcoin is ‘pretty inefficient’

The Bank of England takes aim at Bitcoin as a payment method, with Governor Andrew Bailey calling it "inefficient," while...
BitLicense oversight criticized in New York comptroller’s report
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11 January, 2024

BitLicense oversight criticized in New York comptroller’s report

The 57-page report poked holes in the state Department of Financial Services’ management of BitLicense, including the lack of thoroughness...
CFTC highlights DeFi risks in new report, urges swift action
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10 January, 2024

CFTC highlights DeFi risks in new report, urges swift action

While regulators clamor to regulate the digital asset sector, a new report from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission sheds light...

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