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Mansion House: HMT policy paper with update on the digital gilt instrument (DIGIT) pilot

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HM Treasury (HMT) has published a policy paper on its update on the digital gilt instrument (DIGIT) pilot. The paper follows the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN), which closed in April and which was the first stage...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK and EU H1 Digital Assets Regulatory Update

The first half of 2025 brought significant developments in the regulation of digital and cryptoassets in the UK and EU. In this half-year update, we review these and look ahead to likely developments in the UK and EU in the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Capital Ratio Podcast | Stablecoins: Regulatory Issues for UK and EU Banks To Consider

We are pleased to present “The Capital Ratio,” a new podcast that explores key regulatory topics impacting the banking and financial sector. In our debut episode, we dive into the key regulatory considerations for U.K. and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Stablecoins: Regulatory Issues for UK and EU Banks To Consider

As the market for stablecoins continues to evolve in sophistication and scale, financial institutions in the UK and EU are increasingly exploring whether and how to engage with them, whether for treasury, payments, settlement...more

Hogan Lovells

The Payments Newsletter including Digital Assets and Blockchain, February 2025

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Key developments of interest over the last month include: a new Bill containing detailed new information and account direct deduction obligations for banks and EMIs being introduced to the UK Parliament; the issuing of a...more

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UK Financial Policy Committee response to HM Treasury November 2024 letter on remit and recommendations

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HM Treasury has published a letter (dated 18 December 2024) from Andrew Bailey, Bank of England Governor, in his role as Chair of the Financial Policy Committee. In the letter, Mr Bailey sets out the response of the FPC to...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

NYDFS launches Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange with Bank of England

On January 13, the NYDFS launched the Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE), an international secondment program with the Bank of England, which would allow collaboration between regulators by exchanging staff. The...more

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European Banking Authority consults on draft technical standards on the prudential treatment of crypto-assets exposures

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The European Banking Authority has published a consultation paper on its draft Regulatory Technical Standards on the calculation and aggregation of crypto-exposure values under the Capital Requirements Regulation 3...more

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Crypto Update: UK Government Outlines Its Approach to Digital Asset Regulation

In her first comments since the July 2024 UK general election, Economic Secretary to the UK Treasury Tulip Siddiq MP delivered a speech at the Tokenisation Summit on 21 November 2024 that outlined the recently elected UK...more

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The UK Digital Securities Sandbox is officially open

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On September 30, 2024, the UK Digital Securities Sandbox was officially declared open. The announcement was made by the Bank of England (BoE) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), following the consultation earlier...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

UK Financial Insights from Katten | Issue 14

UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Government Introduces Bill To Clarify the Legal Status of Digital Assets

On 11 September 2024, the UK government introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill, which provides that digital assets can be considered to be personal property under the laws of England and Wales, and could therefore...more

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Law Commission Publishes Call for Evidence on Digital Assets and Electronic Trade Documents in Private International Law

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The Law Commission, a U.K. body which makes suggestions for legislative reform, has published a call for evidence on the operation of English private international law (conflicts of law rules) in relation to digital assets...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

UK Financial Insights from Katten | Issue 9

UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 24

Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more

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2024: Regulation gets 'smart'?

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In our annual financial services Horizon Scanning webinar, our regulatory team provided an overview of upcoming and expected changes for UK firms. Partners from our UK team considered regulatory updates on the horizon for...more

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Centralising Cryptocurrencies: What’s Next for the UK’s Digital Pound?

Responses to the joint Bank of England and HM Treasury consultation paper on a “digital pound” are in, with over 50,000 submissions in total. The scale of feedback shows significant interest in a discussion which could pave...more

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International Organization of Securities Commissions Publishes Recommendations for Crypto and Digital Assets Markets

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Following its consultation in 2023, the International Organization of Securities Commissions published its Policy Recommendations for Crypto and Digital Asset Markets on November 16, 2023. The 18 recommendations are intended...more

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A New Regime Governing Stablecoins

On 6 November 2023, the Bank of England (the UK’s central bank) issued a discussion paper on the regulation on stablecoins, alongside another paper by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (DP23/4) and a “Dear CEO” letter...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

A New UK Cryptoasset Framework: UK Government Publishes Consultation Response

On 30 October 2023, the HM Treasury (HMT) published its much-anticipated response (Consultation Response) to its March 2023 consultation paper (Consultation) on the UK’s future financial services regime for cryptoassets....more

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UK Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Policy Statement on Financial Promotions Gateway

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority published a Policy Statement on 12 September 2023 setting out how it intends to implement the new regulatory gateway for financial promotions. The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd Forum on Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight - October 17th - 18th, New York, NY

With so many new, emerging risks coming to the forefront, ACI is excited to announce our Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight. Unlike other conferences, this highly anticipated event stands apart...more

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UK Conduct Regulator Offers Small Reprieve for Cryptoasset Marketing

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority announced on September 7, 2023, that firms may avail themselves of a delay to the application of some rules applying to cryptoasset financial promotions. The FCA published rules for...more

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Cryptoassets Will Soon Be Subject to UK’s ‘Financial Promotions’ Regulations

On 7 June 2023, the UK Parliament passed the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) (Amendment) Order 2023, which brings cryptoassets within the scope of rules that regulate the marketing of financial...more

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UNIDROIT Publishes Principles on Digital Assets and Private Law

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On May 18, 2023, the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), the intergovernmental organization for modernizing and coordinating private law, published a set of draft Principles on Digital...more

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