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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

UK financial regulator warns unregistered firms to prepare for incoming digital asset promotion rules
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6 July, 2023

UK financial regulator warns unregistered firms to prepare for incoming digital asset promotion rules

The Financial Conduct Authority wrote to unregistered firms marketing digital assets to U.K. customers, warning them to comply with the...
US federal judge rules Kraken must hand over user information to IRS
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5 July, 2023

US federal judge rules Kraken must hand over user information to IRS

Following the rejection of Kraken’s opposition to the IRS request, the exchange is now obliged to hand over 160M transaction...
UK passes bill recognizing digital assets as regulated financial activity
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3 July, 2023

UK passes bill recognizing digital assets as regulated financial activity

The FSMB bill passing extends the banking rules of the FSMA 2000 to stablecoins and digital assets, meaning digital assets...
EU reaches deal on digital asset regulation along with strengthened banking rules
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30 June, 2023

EU reaches deal on digital asset regulation along with strengthened banking rules

The amendments to the CRR and CRD centered on regulating digital assets in the European Union include a transitional prudential...
FTX sues former exec Dan Friedberg for dereliction of duty and hush payments
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29 June, 2023

FTX sues former exec Dan Friedberg for dereliction of duty and hush payments

Daniel Friedberg, who worked as an adviser of SBF from 2017 until FTX's implosion in 2022, faces charges over his...
US Supreme Court rules in favor of Coinbase in arbitration dispute
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29 June, 2023

US Supreme Court rules in favor of Coinbase in arbitration dispute

While it may not significantly impact the industry, the Supreme Court’s ruling to back Coinbase's appeal reinforces the ability of...

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