Ministers tell Bank of England to boost innovation in digital currencies
Treasury gives central bank a new legal objective as part of effort to promote UK as hub for stablecoins
Treasury gives central bank a new legal objective as part of effort to promote UK as hub for stablecoins
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Why it matters
The UK Treasury directing the Bank of England to prioritize innovation in digital currencies introduces a significant regulatory and structural shift with potential broad implications for the digital currency market, financial innovation, and the UK's position as a stablecoin hub, affecting multiple stakeholders in the credit and banking sectors.
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Financial Times
Ministers tell Bank of England to boost innovation in digital currencies
Treasury gives central bank a new legal objective as part of effort to promote UK as hub for stablecoins