Bank of England Eases Stablecoin Regulations, Removes Individual Holding Limits and Sets £400 Billion Issuance Cap

OdailyOdaily reports that the Bank of England released its final policy statement and draft rules for systemic stablecoins on Monday, relaxing several previously proposed regulations. The central bank has canceled the original plan to impose caps on individual holdings, instead establishing a temporary issuance limit for each stablecoin, with an initial amount set at £400 billion (approximately $52.8 billion).

Additionally, the Bank of England will allow issuers to hold up to 70% of reserve assets in short-term UK government bonds, up from the previously proposed 60%, with the remainder required to be held in non-interest-bearing central bank deposits. Public consultation on the proposals will remain open until September 22, with the rules expected to be finalized by the end of 2026. Regulated stablecoins are anticipated to begin operations in the UK by 2027. (decrypt)