Bank of England eases stablecoin rules after industry pushback
By Sofia Gerace ( June 22, 2026, 10:47 GMT | Insight) -- The Bank of England has eased the rules of its upcoming stablecoin regime, after the industry described its approach as too cautious. The BOE increased the maximum share held in interest‑bearing assets to 70 percent, with the remainder to be held in central bank deposits. The bank said the deposits would enable issuers to meet redemptions promptly.The Bank of England has eased the rules of its upcoming stablecoins regime, after the industry said that its approach was too cautious....
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