UK Financial Institutions: Integration of Stablecoin Regulation and Payments Will Become the Core Topic of UK Crypto Regulation in 2026

ChainCatcher News, UK financial institutions have recently reviewed the progress of UK crypto regulation in 2025 and looked ahead to key policy directions for 2026. UK Finance pointed out that over the past year, the UK has engaged in intensive discussions around stablecoins, crypto asset trading platforms (CATPs), and the prevention of market manipulation. The regulatory focus is gradually shifting from "unbacked crypto assets" to stablecoins backed by real-world assets.