Bank of England launches consultation on stablecoin regulation
The Bank of England launched a public consultation on Monday regarding a regulatory framework for stablecoins, aiming to finalize the rules in the second half of 2026. The proposal targets sterling-denominated stablecoins widely used in payments, which could pose risks to the UK’s financial stability.
According to the document, stablecoin issuers would be required to back at least 40% of their liabilities with non-interest-bearing deposits at the Bank of England and up to 60% with short-term UK government securities. The central bank also proposes capping individual holdings at £20,000 per coin, with higher limits for businesses depending on operational needs.
Issuers deemed systemically important could hold up to 95% of their backing assets in government securities, with this percentage falling to 60% as the stablecoin scales to mitigate systemic risks without affecting firm viability. The consultation is open until February 10, 2026, after which the Bank of England will finalize the regulations and oversee their implementation.
