In a major step toward harmonizing financial regulation, top U.S. and U.K. regulators have committed to deeper cooperation on digital asset oversight. A joint statement released by the U.S. Treasury on June 24 highlighted the outcomes of their latest Financial Regulatory Working Group meeting held in London earlier this month.
During the meeting, Digital finance was the major focus, with U.S. and U.K. officials sharing updates on how they’re working to regulate digital assets and stablecoins. The U.K. talked about its new Digital Securities Sandbox, a testing ground for financial innovation. Both sides looked at where their stablecoin rules stand and how they can align them. While the US has already taken a step ahead by passing the U.S. GENIUS Act, the UK is yet to decide on stablecoin rules.
Moving on, they also discussed ways to improve how payments work between countries and make international financial systems more connected. By working together through global groups like the G20, they hope to create clearer rules for crypto businesses around the world.
Artificial intelligence was another key topic, with regulators on both sides recognizing its growing role in financial services. They agreed on the importance of creating flexible rules that can keep up with AI’s fast development, especially in areas like trading, lending, and customer support, while also protecting users from potential risks.
Meanwhile, the U.K. outlined plans to shift to a faster T+1 trade settlement system by 2027 and update its listing rules, following the U.S.’s similar move earlier this year. Both countries emphasized the value of ongoing collaboration and plan to meet again in early 2026.
As finance becomes more digital and global, this U.S.-U.K. partnership may help shape a more stable and aligned regulatory future.
They are sharing updates on legislation (like stablecoins and digital securities) and collaborating through global groups like the G20 to create unified standards and foster cross-border innovation.
Benefits include increased efficiency, fraud detection, and personalized services. Risks involve algorithmic bias, lack of transparency, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and regulatory compliance challenges.
Crypto’s borderless nature requires global alignment to prevent regulatory arbitrage, ensure financial stability, protect consumers, and combat illicit activities effectively worldwide.
BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) has no immediate plans to file for a spot Solana (SOL)…
Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) users can now directly trade Base-native tokens with their balance.…
Coinbase is taking another big step as an all-in-one hub for crypto. The company has…
Ethereum just crossed the $4,000 mark for the first time since last December, sparking excitement…
There’s palpable excitement amongst crypto investors as Ripple (XRP) hits a new milestone of 7.3…
Block Inc., a leading fintech company, is expanding its Bitcoin treasury while launching new initiatives…
