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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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Gary Gensler receives criticism from House Financial Services Committee hearing overshadowed by partisan politics
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29 September, 2023

Gary Gensler receives criticism from House Financial Services Committee hearing overshadowed by partisan politics

SEC Chair Gary Gensler attended a House hearing, where he was slammed for "choking off" the digital asset sector, quizzed...
US lawmakers appeal to Gary Gensler to allow spot Bitcoin ETPs in light of recent ruling
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28 September, 2023

US lawmakers appeal to Gary Gensler to allow spot Bitcoin ETPs in light of recent ruling

In the letter sent to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, four U.S. lawmakers urged the commission to end its alleged discriminatory...
UK FCA warns digital asset firms over poor engagement with new rules
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26 September, 2023

UK FCA warns digital asset firms over poor engagement with new rules

The Financial Conduct Authority has issued final warning to unregistered digital asset firms for their low engagement to financial promotions...
Kraken sued in Australia over failure to explain product to customers
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22 September, 2023

Kraken sued in Australia over failure to explain product to customers

Bit Trade, Kraken’s provider in Australia, faces a lawsuit after Australia’s securities regulator determined it failed to comply with the...
Malta consults on revised digital asset rules to align with MiCA
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21 September, 2023

Malta consults on revised digital asset rules to align with MiCA

The MFSA has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to its digital asset regulations to align them with the...
US House Financial Services Committee hearing critical of CBDCs
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19 September, 2023

US House Financial Services Committee hearing critical of CBDCs

While there is a growing list of nations exploring and launching their CBDCs, the U.S. remains negative about creating its...

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