This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

Proposed UK stablecoin rules are already dissuading investors, trade groups say

By Phoebe Seers ( August 4, 2025, 15:36 GMT | Insight) -- There is evidence that potential investors are delaying or abandoning investing in UK-based stablecoin firms because rules proposed by the Financial Conduct Authority mean it would make better economic sense to access the market from offshore, a trade group said today. The Payments Association, representing banks and fintechs, said a proposed exemption for overseas stablecoin issuers from FCA authorization puts the UK at a "serious competitive disadvantage."There is evidence that potential investors are delaying or abandoning investing in UK-based stablecoin firms because rules proposed by the financial markets watchdog mean it would make better economic sense to access the market from offshore, a leading trade association said today....

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Related Sections