UK Financial Regulator Prioritizes Sterling Stablecoins in 2026 Plans

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Release Time:12/10/2025 15:56:40

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has named sterling stablecoins a top focus for 2026, as part of broader **cryptocurrency rules** development. FCA CEO Nikhil Rathi informed Prime Minister Keir Starmer of plans to finalize digital asset regulations and advance UK-issued stablecoins. A sandbox for stablecoin firms opens until January 18. The Bank of England is also working on rules for payment stablecoins. The FCA is pushing blockchain adoption for traditional assets and fund **tokenization**, as **digital asset news** continues to evolve.

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