UK Stablecoin Caps Under Fire from Lords
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A House of Lords committee has urged the Bank of England to reconsider proposed stablecoin caps, warning that the limits could stifle the UK's nascent pound-denominated token market before it even launches. The Financial Services Regulation Committee’s report, released June 3, argues that overly restrictive reserve requirements may hinder innovation and competitiveness. The technical debate over reserve design has become a litmus test for the UK's ability to foster a thriving digital pound ecosystem. If the caps remain unchanged, the UK risks falling behind other jurisdictions in the global stablecoin race, potentially ceding ground to dollar-pegged alternatives. The committee's intervention signals growing political scrutiny, which could lead to a more permissive regulatory framework that supports market growth.
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