UK’s financial payments network is ready for tokenization, regulators say

UK’s financial payments network is ready for tokenization, regulators say

The U.K.’s financial watchdog and central bank unveiled their roadmap for tokenization, the use of stablecoins for institutional settlement and a phased transition toward 24/7 operation.

BoE and FCA publish joint Call for Input on the future of tokenisation

On 18 May 2026, the Bank of England (BoE) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (the Regulators) published a joint call for input on the future of tokenisation for UK wholesale financial markets.BackgroundThe Regulators set out that this paper follows on from the Government‘s Wholesale Financial Markets Digital Strategy (WFMDS) published in July 2025 and that it is intended to set out a shared vision for how innovative technologies can effective…

UK Eyes Near-24/7 Settlement to Support Tokenization Push

The UK is advancing tokenized finance with near-24/7 settlement plans and regulatory alignment between the FCA and Bank of England. (Read More)

UK's FCA and Bank of England outline vision for tokenisation in wholesale markets

The UK's regulatory focus on tokenisation could position it as a global leader in digital finance, enhancing market efficiency and innovation. The post UK’s FCA and Bank of England outline vision for tokenisation in wholesale markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bank of England and FCA Launch Consultation on Tokenized UK Wholesale Markets

TL;DR: The Bank of England and the FCA opened a joint consultation to gather industry feedback on the regulation of tokenized securities. The feedback process for participating financial firms will remain open until July 3, 2026. A total of 16 firms have passed the first stage of the Digital Securities Sandbox to test the issuance and settlement of digital assets. The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) opened a joint cons…

Digital Assets, Tokenization & Stablecoins CIO Summary — Week of May 18th

Digital assets aren’t “emerging tech” anymore—they’re the financial system’s new connective tissue. Regulators are coordinating instead of contradicting each other, tokenization is shifting from pilot to production, and stablecoins are being treated less like experiments and more like money. The global posture has flipped: governments, banks, and market infrastructure providers are now racing to modernize, not resist. Below are the week’s most i…