UK’s FCA Selects 4 Firms To Trial Stablecoins Ahead Of Final 2026 Rules
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the four firms chosen to test stablecoin services in its regulatory sandbox program. FCA’s Sandbox Will Shape UK’s Stablecoin Rules Later In 2026 In a new announcement, the FCA has revealed the four companies that are part of the regulator’s stablecoin sandbox program. This sandbox will trial stablecoin-related […]
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The Bank of England (BoE) has outlined its plan to prioritize key innovation areas in 2026, including stablecoins and tokenization, to shape the future of the UK’s digital financial landscape. Related Reading: South Korea Plans Cap On Crypto Exchange Ownership Despite Industry Concerns BoE To Prioritize Stablecoins In 2026 On Thursday, the Bank of England’s […]
Ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) trial, which begins next week, Judge Lewis Kaplan, the Judge in charge of the case, has laid out certain orders in response to the Prosecution and Defendant’s in limine motions. Illegal Campaign Scheme Integral In Sam Bankman-Fried Trial As part of its in limine motion, the prosecution requested that the […]
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In addition to trying to define stablecoins, the UK is looking to establish how close it wants its crypto laws to be to other countries. Her Majesty's Treasury requests and requires the crypto industry's input on prospective regulation.In a Jan. 7 announcement of open consultation, the United Kingdom's finance policy department is asking the crypto community to weigh in on a series of proposals: "The government invites views from a wide range of stakeholders, and particularly firms engaged in cryptoasset activities." While Brexit formally came into effect early last year, New Year's Eve....