The UK Financial Conduct Authority announced that stablecoins — cryptocurrencies pegged to a fiat currency, such as the dollar or pound — will be a major priority moving forward. Its new priority is part of a broader push to enhance the UK’s growth, which also includes initiatives to digitalise financial services, boost international trade competitiveness, and expand lending services to small businesses. In 2026, the FCA plans to “finalise digital asset rules and progress UK-issued sterling stablecoins, ...