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UK House Of Lords Urges BoE To Ease Stablecoin Rules Over Competitiveness Concerns

The UK House of Lords has urged the Bank of England (BoE) to revise its proposed stablecoin regulations, warning that overly strict rules could harm the country's competitiveness. While supporting core principles like 1:1 backing, a parliamentary committee criticized specific proposals. These include a requirement for issuers to hold 40% of reserves as non-interest-bearing bank deposits and suggested caps on individual and corporate holdings. The committee argued these measures create operational burdens, hinder the growth of pound-based stablecoins, and could cause the UK to fall behind other jurisdictions with clearer regimes. The report follows industry pressure, and the BoE has indicated openness to easing its "overly conservative" plans, with final rules expected soon.

bitcoinist06/04 13:28

UK House Of Lords Urges BoE To Ease Stablecoin Rules Over Competitiveness Concerns

bitcoinist06/04 13:28

Bank Of England To Ease ‘Overly Conservative’ Stablecoin Rules After Industry Backlash – Report

The Bank of England (BoE) plans to relax its proposed "overly conservative" regulations for stablecoins after facing criticism from the crypto industry and lawmakers. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden acknowledged the initial proposals, including temporary ownership caps and a rule requiring stablecoin issuers to hold 40% of reserves as non-interest-bearing deposits at the central bank, may be too restrictive and operationally cumbersome. The industry argued the caps would be impractical and harm the UK's competitiveness. Breeden stated the BoE is now exploring alternative ways to ensure the safety of this new form of money while allowing stablecoins to succeed and benefit users.

bitcoinist05/15 11:32

Bank Of England To Ease ‘Overly Conservative’ Stablecoin Rules After Industry Backlash – Report

bitcoinist05/15 11:32

UK tests stablecoins in regulatory sandbox while proposing limits on user holdings

UK regulators are advancing a dual approach to stablecoin regulation, combining live testing within the Financial Conduct Authority’s sandbox with proposed limits on user holdings. The sandbox includes firms like Revolut and Monee Financial Technologies, trialing applications in payments, settlement, and crypto trading under strict supervision. Concurrently, the Bank of England has proposed temporary caps—£20,000 per stablecoin for individuals and £10 million for businesses—to mitigate systemic risks such as bank deposit flight. This cautious "test and contain" strategy aims to foster innovation in pound-denominated stablecoins while preventing rapid scaling until the market matures. The UK’s approach reflects the minor global role of non-dollar stablecoins and focuses on ensuring safe integration into the existing financial system.

ambcrypto02/25 21:12

UK tests stablecoins in regulatory sandbox while proposing limits on user holdings

ambcrypto02/25 21:12

Bank Of England Shares Stablecoin, Tokenization Plan For UK’s Digital Financial Future

The Bank of England (BoE) has announced plans to prioritize stablecoins, tokenization, and the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) in 2026 to shape the UK’s digital financial future. Executive director Sasha Mills stated that these innovations could modernize payments, improve efficiency, and benefit the real economy. The BoE, alongside the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), aims to finalize regulations for systemic stablecoins by year-end, ensuring they meet standards equivalent to traditional money. The bank also proposed controversial ownership caps for stablecoins. Additionally, the BoE will provide policy clarity on tokenized collateral under existing regulations and develop a framework for assessing stablecoins within the DSS to support financial stability and international alignment.

bitcoinist01/30 15:03

Bank Of England Shares Stablecoin, Tokenization Plan For UK’s Digital Financial Future

bitcoinist01/30 15:03

U.K. Parliament opens stablecoin inquiry to review new regulations: Details

The U.K. parliament has launched a stablecoin inquiry to review the sector's growth, risks, and regulatory proposals. The House of Lords committee will assess the impact on monetary control and the economy, as well as the global competitiveness of Sterling-backed stablecoins. The Bank of England's proposed rules include a 60/40 reserve model and caps on holdings. Critics argue these may make GBP stablecoins uncompetitive compared to U.S. regulations, which have no caps and allow interest earnings. Currently, Sterling stablecoins represent less than 1% of the market, which is dominated by the U.S. dollar. The inquiry seeks evidence until March 2026, aligning with the U.K.'s goal to finalize regulations by year-end.

ambcrypto01/30 13:17

U.K. Parliament opens stablecoin inquiry to review new regulations: Details