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UK selects HSBC’s blockchain platform for digital bond pilot
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19 February, 2026

UK selects HSBC’s blockchain platform for digital bond pilot

HSBC will power the U.K.’s Digital Gilt Instrument pilot as the Treasury tests DLT for issuing digital government bonds in...
UK’s AI approach in finance risks harm to consumers and systems
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23 January, 2026

UK’s AI approach in finance risks harm to consumers and systems

U.K. regulators face criticism over AI oversight in finance, risking consumer safety and economic stability, a Parliamentary Committee report warns.
UK roundup: Iran’s money laundering; crypto donation ban
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14 January, 2026

UK roundup: Iran’s money laundering; crypto donation ban

UK digital assets face new regulations as the FCA sets a 2026 authorization window, amid concerns over Iranian money laundering...
UK tables long-awaited digital asset bill to parliament
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18 December, 2025

UK tables long-awaited digital asset bill to parliament

The UK has introduced final legislation for digital assets, granting the FCA oversight powers and launching a consultation on a...
Stablecoins upend global banking rules; UK backs stablecoin plans
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20 November, 2025

Stablecoins upend global banking rules; UK backs stablecoin plans

Central bankers are rethinking stablecoin regulations as the Bank of England defends its approach amid evolving global financial landscapes.
ECB to test digital euro; UK drafts stablecoin regulation
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9 May, 2025

ECB to test digital euro; UK drafts stablecoin regulation

The ECB sets up an innovation hub to test its digital euro project; meanwhile, the U.K. says that foreign stablecoin...