BlockBeats news: On January 29, the UK House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee announced the official launch of an investigation into the growth of stablecoins and the proposed regulatory framework, and is soliciting written comments from the public.
This survey will focus on:
· The development of the global stablecoin market and issuance since 2014, and a comparison of the UK market with that of the United States and the European Union;
· The future development prospects, target users, and use cases of GBP-denominated stablecoins, as well as the impact of current regulatory frameworks;
· Opportunities and risks brought by stablecoins (denominated in British pounds and U.S. dollars) to the UK economy, financial services sector, and retail users, including their potential impacts on monetary policy, traditional financial intermediation, and financial crime;
The impact of stablecoin development on the statutory objectives of the Bank of England (BoE), the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA);
The impact of the Bank of England and FCA's proposed regulatory framework on the adoption of systemic and non-systemic stablecoins within the UK and internationally;
· Lessons the UK can learn from stablecoin regulatory experiences in jurisdictions such as the United States and the European Union.
Lady Noakes, Chair of the Committee, stated that the inquiry aims to assess the opportunities and risks that the growth of stablecoins presents to the UK financial system and the broader economy, and to examine whether the Bank of England and FCA's proposed regulatory framework is "prudent and proportionate." The Committee welcomes submissions from all organizations and individuals with expertise or interest in this area.
UK House of Lords Launches Stablecoin Regulation Inquiry
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On January 29, 2026, the UK House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee announced an inquiry into stablecoin regulation and the sector's growth since 2014. The committee is seeking public input on GBP stablecoins, their economic impact, and challenges for the Bank of England. A key focus of the inquiry is aligning the regulatory approach with CFT requirements while ensuring it remains prudent and proportionate.
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