Bank of England matches US speed on stablecoin regulations 2025
Bank of England aligns stablecoin regulations with US timeline in 2025 push.
Bank of England Deputy Governor Sir Jon Cunliffe announced intent to align stablecoin rules with US timelines. The target focuses on 2026 rollout. This counters advances from US agencies.
Stablecoin market scale
Stablecoins surpass $160 billion in total issuance. They handle over 40% of DeFi transaction volume. Cross-border payments rely on them for speed and low cost. UK lags risk capital flight.
US agency breakdown
SEC classifies many stablecoins as securities under Howey Test criteria. It enforces registration for issuers. CFTC treats stablecoins as commodities in futures and swaps markets. Dual oversight accelerates US framework development.
Global context and direct quote
UK move complements EU MiCA stablecoin caps and reserves rules. Cunliffe said: "We must move at comparable speed to our US counterparts to protect competitiveness and financial stability." Draft proposals expected early 2026.
Implementation challenges
Issuers face new reserve audits and redemption mandates. Speculation: Mismatch in details could fragment global liquidity pools. BoE consults industry through Q1 2026. Watch for joint US-UK working group announcements.
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