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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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ECB issues first digital euro ‘preparation phase’ progress report
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1 July, 2024

ECB issues first digital euro ‘preparation phase’ progress report

The European Union is a step closer to realizing its vision for an EU-wide CBDC with its first comprehensive update,...
Florida’s Matt Gaetz introduces bill to allow payment of income tax by Bitcoin
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28 June, 2024

Florida’s Matt Gaetz introduces bill to allow payment of income tax by Bitcoin

The bill seeks to allow the payment of certain federal income taxes with Bitcoin and require the U.S. Secretary of...
Italy to increase oversight of digital asset market
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25 June, 2024

Italy to increase oversight of digital asset market

The policy, moving Italy further towards the standards laid out by MiCA, also designates Italy's central bank and market watchdog,...
Iran launches retail CBDC pilot on Kish Island ‘free zone’
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24 June, 2024

Iran launches retail CBDC pilot on Kish Island ‘free zone’

The CBDC trial will take place on the island of Kish, where the ‘digital rial’ will be available to banking...
FSB Plenary praises progress on addressing financial stability risks relating to digital assets
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20 June, 2024

FSB Plenary praises progress on addressing financial stability risks relating to digital assets

The Financial Stability Board Plenary meeting discussed the general outlook for global financial stability and the progress made in implementing...
Senate Committee approved defense bill calls for AI pilot program, increased quantum computing research
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19 June, 2024

Senate Committee approved defense bill calls for AI pilot program, increased quantum computing research

The proposed defense bill would authorize $878.4 billion for the Department of Defense and $33.4 billion for national security programs...

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