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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

ECB urges tech service providers to help build digital euros
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2 February, 2026

ECB urges tech service providers to help build digital euros

ECB invites EU-based payment tech providers to take part in workshops on digital euro readiness, ahead of a 2027 pilot...
UK sanctions watchdog clamps down digital currency abuse
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30 January, 2026

UK sanctions watchdog clamps down digital currency abuse

The U.K.’s OFSI tackles digital asset abuse and sanctions evasion through a new multiagency initiative, enhancing enforcement and collaboration efforts.
Chinese-language networks dominate $82B illicit fund laundering
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30 January, 2026

Chinese-language networks dominate $82B illicit fund laundering

Illicit crypto laundering hit $82B in 2025 as Chinese-language networks took the lead, moving huge daily volumes and an increasing...
Australian regulator warns of crypto, AI on ‘regulatory perimeter’
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29 January, 2026

Australian regulator warns of crypto, AI on ‘regulatory perimeter’

Australia’s finance regulator warns digital assets and AI sit in regulatory gaps for 2026, raising risks of misconduct, cybercrime, and...
UK FCA nears end of consultation on cryptoasset regulations
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29 January, 2026

UK FCA nears end of consultation on cryptoasset regulations

The FCA is finalizing regulations for digital currency firms in the U.K., emphasizing consumer protection and international compliance standards.
Digital payments on the rise in Saudia Arabia and Nigeria
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27 January, 2026

Digital payments on the rise in Saudia Arabia and Nigeria

Saudi Arabia and Nigeria witness digital payment growth, with Saudi consumers embracing cashless methods and Nigeria's transactions soaring 276%.

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