author

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

Putin signs digital ruble bill into law, enabling CBDC in Russia
-
27 July, 2023

Putin signs digital ruble bill into law, enabling CBDC in Russia

Under the newly signed law, the Bank of Russia is tasked with storing digital ruble assets and will be the...
UK government rejects advisory committee’s call to regulate digital assets as gambling
-
24 July, 2023

UK government rejects advisory committee’s call to regulate digital assets as gambling

At the time of writing, it appears that the U.K. government's view has prevailed and will continue with its plans...
Bipartisan bill introduced in US to regulate DeFi and combat digital asset crime
-
21 July, 2023

Bipartisan bill introduced in US to regulate DeFi and combat digital asset crime

The Crypto-Asset National Security Enhancement and Enforcement Act of 2023 will require decentralized finance (DeFi) services to abide by the...
EU’s Web 4.0 plans can build on Web 3.0’s blockchain successes
-
21 July, 2023

EU’s Web 4.0 plans can build on Web 3.0’s blockchain successes

The European Commission is throwing its hat into the ring to become “a world leader in Web 4.0 and virtual...
Digital asset regulation is incomplete, CFTC commissioner says
-
21 July, 2023

Digital asset regulation is incomplete, CFTC commissioner says

Commissioner Kristin Johnson praises the CFTC's efforts to regulate the digital asset sector but stopped short by saying that current...
FSB finalizes global recommendations for regulating digital assets, stablecoins
-
19 July, 2023

FSB finalizes global recommendations for regulating digital assets, stablecoins

The recommendations from the Financial Stability Board include fostering cross-border regulatory collaboration, improved disclosures of digital assets, and providing legal...

Recommended for you

Japan FM pushes digital assets into traditional finance
Japan’s finance minister says 2026 will mark a turning point as digital assets and ETFs are integrated into markets to...
January 9, 2026
EU kicks off 2026 with new digital asset tax reporting rules
The EU's DAC8 directive mandates crypto asset reporting by July 2026, enhancing tax compliance and global cooperation to combat tax...
January 8, 2026