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

UK plans to launch Digital Securities Sandbox in 2024
-
6 October, 2023

UK plans to launch Digital Securities Sandbox in 2024

Helen Boyd, head of the Financial Conduct Authority, said the new sandbox pilot would explore tokenized instruments, acting more as...
SEC v Ripple: Judge rejects SEC motion to file interlocutory appeal against ruling
-
5 October, 2023

SEC v Ripple: Judge rejects SEC motion to file interlocutory appeal against ruling

Judge Analisa Torres set a trial date for April 23, 2024, for the remaining issues on the SEC v Ripple...
IMF proposes framework for assessing systemic risk of digital assets
-
4 October, 2023

IMF proposes framework for assessing systemic risk of digital assets

A paper from the International Monetary Fund outlines a framework for understanding and tracking systemic risks stemming from digital assets,...
Patrick McHenry pushes stablecoin legislation as US narrowly avoids shutdown
-
3 October, 2023

Patrick McHenry pushes stablecoin legislation as US narrowly avoids shutdown

House Financial Services Chair McHenry reiterates commitment to stablecoin regulation amid shutdown threat, highlighting bipartisan support for 2023's Clarity for...
Taiwan unveils new guidelines for regulating digital asset firms
-
30 September, 2023

Taiwan unveils new guidelines for regulating digital asset firms

Taiwan’s FSC announced a much-anticipated set of guidelines on September 26 for VASPs, emphasizing increased oversight and customer protections.
Gary Gensler receives criticism from House Financial Services Committee hearing overshadowed by partisan politics
-
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...

Recommended for you

UK crypto market stalled as new regulations loom: study
U.K. crypto firms welcome upcoming regulation, but new research shows many remain unprepared for the digital asset framework set to...
July 23, 2026
UK’s new prime minister scraps plan for digital ID
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is scrapping digital ID plans to redirect focus and funds towards addressing the pressing cost-of-living...
July 22, 2026