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UK Regulators Unveil Landmark Tokenization Roadmap and 24/7 Payment Overhaul

DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy

By Emily Carter May 18, 2026

The UK is accelerating its digital finance strategy. A new regulatory roadmap outlines the integration of stablecoins, blockchain asset records, and a multi-year expansion of wholesale settlement windows to achieve near-continuous trading.

Bank of England Reconsiders Strict Stablecoin Regime Amid Industry Backlash

DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy, Story of the Day

By Emily Carter May 14, 2026

Following warnings that draconian limits could stifle the GBP stablecoin market, the Bank of England is reviewing its 20,000-pound individual holding cap and conservative reserve demands.