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The Bank of England (BoE), the United Kingdom’s central bank, has begun reviewing its regulatory guidelines on stablecoins as part of efforts to strengthen institutional frameworks for the digital asset market.
According to cryptocurrency media outlet CryptoPotato on March 11 (local time), the BoE signaled potential revisions to the current regulatory framework applied to systemically important stablecoin issuers. At present, the BoE strictly restricts the payment of interest generated from reserve assets backing stablecoins to investors. Discussions on easing regulations have begun following industry criticism that such policies hinder innovation in the UK.
The BoE explored measures to enhance the payment efficiency of stablecoins while maintaining financial stability. In cooperation with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the central bank is preparing a regulatory framework for virtual assets focused on improving the practical usability of stablecoins. The BoE acknowledged that a flexible supervisory system is necessary for the UK financial market to evolve into a global digital asset hub.
As Bitcoin (BTC) solidifies its position in the virtual asset market, the importance of stablecoins, which ensure price stability, has grown further. The BoE has concentrated on strengthening transparency regarding assets held by stablecoin issuers and establishing safeguards to protect users. It also reviewed relevant laws to enable stablecoins to function not merely as supplementary tools within the traditional financial system but as independent payment infrastructure.
Through regulatory innovation in the stablecoin sector, the BoE aims to accelerate the digital transformation of financial services. Measures to expand autonomy in managing reserve assets are under discussion, reflecting market participants’ demands. The BoE is developing supervisory guidelines for stablecoins that align with global regulatory standards while taking into account the unique characteristics of the UK financial market.
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