Bank of England Eases Stablecoin Rules — £40B Cap, Looser Reserves
The Bank of England has published draft rules for UK-based stablecoin issuers, walking back earlier stricter proposals after industry pushback. The framework introduces a temporary £40 billion issuance cap for systemically important stablecoins and reduces reserve requirements compared to what was originally proposed. The move signals the UK is actively competing to attract stablecoin business rather than regulate it offshore.
Lighter-touch UK regulation creates a viable onshore market for stablecoin issuers, which is broadly positive for crypto infrastructure plays and firms eyeing European expansion. It narrows the regulatory arbitrage that had been pushing issuers toward the US or EU, potentially drawing capital and talent into UK-domiciled crypto operations. Stablecoin-adjacent equities and tokens tied to payment infrastructure are the most direct beneficiaries.
Q3 2025: Final rules expected to be confirmed after consultation period closes. Watch for HM Treasury's accompanying Payment Services legislation timeline. Monitor US SEC and EU MiCA enforcement updates for comparative regulatory pressure.
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