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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

Taiwan central bank starting wholesale CBDC trials, but not in a rush to launch
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12 July, 2024

Taiwan central bank starting wholesale CBDC trials, but not in a rush to launch

Despite Governor Yang Chin-long's protestations that central bank digital currency development is not a race, Taiwan seems to be steadily...
North Carolina governor vetoes anti-CBDC bill
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9 July, 2024

North Carolina governor vetoes anti-CBDC bill

The North Carolina Governor said the bill was "premature, vague and reactionary and proposes an end result on important monetary...
Singapore heightens risk factor of exchanges to counter terrorist financing
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5 July, 2024

Singapore heightens risk factor of exchanges to counter terrorist financing

While the Monetary Authority of Singapore has elevated the risk factor for digital asset exchanges, it noted that there are...
Hawaii Digital Currency Innovation Lab scraps money transmitter license for digital asset firms
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4 July, 2024

Hawaii Digital Currency Innovation Lab scraps money transmitter license for digital asset firms

The state of Hawaii will no longer require a Hawaii-issued money transmitter license to conduct business, according to the results...
US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron a win for digital assets but a loss for legislation
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3 July, 2024

US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron a win for digital assets but a loss for legislation

Established by the Supreme Court in 1984, the Chevron doctrine meant that if Congress hadn't clearly addressed an issue in...
North Carolina Assembly passes CBDC ban bill
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2 July, 2024

North Carolina Assembly passes CBDC ban bill

The bill passed the Assembly in a 109-4 vote on June 26, following the passing of the state Senate in...

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