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Bank of England Tests Cross-Border Stablecoin and Digital Pound Interoperability

August 12, 2026 by James O'Brien

The Digital Pound Lab of the Bank of England carried out a trial of a cross‑border trade‑finance transaction, using a stablecoin for the payment leg and a simulated digital pound for settlement, to explore interoperability between private‑sector stablecoins and the future UK central bank digital currency.

Bank of England to Ease Capital Rules for UK Lenders in Crisis Support Move

July 7, 2026 by James O'Brien

The Bank of England is planning to ease capital rules for UK lenders with the stated objective of boosting lending activity and supporting financial markets during crisis periods.

Bank of England Flags Regulatory Risks From Autonomous AI Agents in Financial Markets

June 30, 2026 by James O'Brien

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden warned at the ECB’s annual symposium in Sintra, Portugal that autonomous AI agents in financial markets could amplify volatility during periods of stress and may require stricter regulatory oversight.