
Bank of England Revisits Stablecoin Caps After Industry Pushback
The Bank of England is reconsidering proposed holding caps and reserve rules for sterling stablecoins after sustained industry pressure, per a May 14 report.
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The Bank of England is reconsidering proposed holding caps and reserve rules for sterling stablecoins after sustained industry pressure, per a May 14 report.

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