🧪 What’s the Inquiry About?
The House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee has officially launched a call for evidence on the growth and proposed regulation of stable coins in the UK financial system.
This inquiry isn’t about creating laws itself — instead, it’s a fact‑finding process to gather opinions and data from experts, industry participants, and the public on key questions around stable coins, including:
How the global and UK stable coin markets have developed.
Use cases for stable coins and who uses them.
How the UK’s regulatory approach compares with other jurisdictions like the US and EU.
Whether the current and proposed frameworks from UK regulators are adequate or need change.
The deadline for submitting written evidence is 11 March 2026.
🏛️ Why This Matters
Stable coins are cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar or UK pound. They’re seen as a bridge between traditional financial systems and digital payments because:
They can enable faster and cheaper transfers domestically and internationally.
They’re increasingly used in digital finance, trading, and payments.
But regulators are concerned about consumer protection, financial stability, and how they should be governed as adoption grows.
📌 Broader UK Regulatory Context
This inquiry is just one part of a wider effort by UK financial authorities to prepare a regulatory framework for stable coins and other crypto assets:
The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) has been running consultations and initiatives — such as consultation papers on stable coin issuance and custody, and hosting industry events like the “Stable coin Sprint” to inform future rules. The Bank of England has published its own proposals on how to regulate systemic stable coins (those widely used for payments) once they are designated as important to financial stability.UK government plans would require stable coin issuers to be authorized and regulated under financial services law, closing previous gaps in regulation.
📍 What Happens Next
After the inquiry’s evidence period closes, the committee will publish findings and may make recommendations to Parliament or government agencies on how stable coins should be regulated in the UK.
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