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UK Stablecoin Rules Approved by Lawmaker Committee
Rishi Sunak’s government said it wants to 'tentatively seize' crypto opportunities as it prepares to widen the regulatory net.
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Crypto advocates are excited that the U.K. still wants to be a crypto hub. (Reinaldo Sture/Unsplash)
Crypto Remains a Priority for UK Under New Leader, Drawing Industry Excitement
Industry advocates in the country worried previous finance minister Rishi Sunak's crypto plans wouldn't pan out, especially after his recent defeat in the race for prime minis...
Crypto advocates are excited that the U.K. still wants to be a crypto hub. (Reinaldo Sture/Unsplash)

The U.K. wants to bring stablecoins into the scope of local payments regulation, but it's still not clear what that might look like. (Ashley Cooper/Getty Images)
UK Crypto Industry Welcomes New Stablecoin Rules, Awaits Guidance
A proposed bill could give U.K. regulators new powers over payments-focused crypto assets like stablecoins, but details on how the rules might be interpreted by financial watc...
The U.K. wants to bring stablecoins into the scope of local payments regulation, but it's still not clear what that might look like. (Ashley Cooper/Getty Images)

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UK Parliamentary Group Starts Crypto Inquiry to Form Policy Recommendations
The group is asking industry experts, regulators and the government to weigh in on a range of topics including consumer protection and CBDCs.
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UK Lawmakers Start Inquiry Into Crypto Use
Parliament's Treasury Committee is requesting evidence on matters such as the possibility of digital currencies replacing fiat money and the effect of crypto on social inclusi...
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House of Lords Committee Sees 'No Convincing Case' for UK CBDC
"While a CBDC may provide some advantages, it could present significant challenges for financial stability and the protection of privacy," the committee said.
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UK Parliament’s House of Lords Launches CBDC Inquiry
The deadline for responses on a possible U.K. central bank digital currency is mid-October.
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UK Parliament Presented Showcase of Real-World Blockchain Applications
The U.K. Parliament has been presented demos of real-world blockchain applications designed to educate policymakers.
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Ripple Put on Defensive at UK Parliament Blockchain Hearing
A UK parliamentary hearing on blockchain and cryptocurrencies took on a largely negative tone with one panelist dismissing the technology as a fad.
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