FCA and Bank of England set out shared vision for tokenisation in UK wholesale markets
Why this matters
FCA and Bank of England announcement on tokenisation framework for UK wholesale markets. Informational guidance setting out shared vision, principles, and consultation on regulatory approach to DLT and tokenised assets. Affects multiple market participants across capital markets, payments, and digital assets sectors. No immediate compliance deadline, but establishes regulatory direction for industry feedback by July 2026.
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What the FCA said
UK financial firms can adopt tokenisation and distributed ledger technology (DLT) with greater confidence, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England set out a shared vision and seek industry views on the future of UK wholesale markets. Tokenisation is the process of creating a digital…
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Context
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This update is classified under Technology & Cyber, Prudential / Capital Requirements, Operational Resilience / Outsourcing and Capital Markets & Trading.