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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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....