{"id":4103,"date":"2026-06-22T14:23:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T14:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/?p=4103"},"modified":"2026-06-22T14:23:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T14:23:04","slug":"bank-of-england-softens-stablecoin-rules-after-industry-pushback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/index.php\/2026\/06\/22\/bank-of-england-softens-stablecoin-rules-after-industry-pushback\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank of England Softens Stablecoin Rules After Industry Pushback"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Bank of England has eased its proposed regulations for stablecoins, revising its final policy framework after concerns emerged that earlier rules could hinder growth in the digital asset sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The updated approach is intended to provide clearer and more practical guidelines for stablecoin issuers operating within the United Kingdom\u2019s evolving digital payments ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Flexible Rules for Stablecoin Issuers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most significant changes is the Bank of England\u2019s decision to abandon its earlier proposal to cap how much users could hold in stablecoins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, the central bank will now focus on limiting total issuance per stablecoin, with the initial threshold set at $52.8 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Sarah Breeden, the revised framework marks an important step toward encouraging more innovation and expanding payment options in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The central bank said the new structure gives systemic stablecoin issuers more room to operate efficiently while supporting larger transaction volumes and broader adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reserve Requirements Adjusted<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bank of England also revised rules around reserve backing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the updated framework, stablecoin issuers can now hold 70% of reserve assets in short term government debt, up from the previous 60% limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The remaining reserve assets must be held as deposits with the central bank, though these balances will not generate interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breeden emphasized that long term innovation depends on public trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She stated that the updated rules are designed to strengthen confidence in stablecoins by ensuring fast redemption processes, stronger consumer protections, and reliable central bank oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Bank Still Warns of Risks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite adopting a more flexible approach, the Bank of England remains cautious about the broader impact of stablecoin adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The central bank noted that stablecoins could improve payment efficiency, especially for faster and cheaper cross border transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, officials also warned that widespread stablecoin adoption could reduce traditional bank deposits, potentially affecting lending activity and borrowing costs across the financial system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even with these concerns, stablecoins continue gaining traction across both crypto and traditional finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many industry leaders increasingly view them as valuable tools for improving liquidity management, unlocking working capital, and enhancing treasury operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A recent survey by Ripple found that 72% of institutions believe offering stablecoin related services will be essential to staying competitive in the evolving financial landscape.#crypto#cryptonews https:\/\/coinsignals.net<\/a> https:\/\/t.me\/coinsignalpublic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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