Bank of England drops holding limits on sterling stablecoins, sets £40B cap

First reported June 22, 2026 by CryptoBriefing · covered by 2 sources

Bank of England drops holding limits on sterling stablecoins, sets £40B cap

The BoE's new framework could boost sterling stablecoin adoption, enhancing UK financial innovation while ensuring systemic stability. The post Bank of England drops holding limits on sterling stablecoins, sets £40B cap appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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Jun 22, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Bank of England drops proposed holding caps for sterling stablecoins, sets £40 billion issuance guardrail

The Bank of England proposed a £40 billion systemic stablecoin issuance guardrail and revised backing assets, targeting a 2027 launch.

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Jun 22, 2026 · byThe Block