UK’s financial payments network is ready for tokenization, regulators say
The UK's financial regulators have announced a roadmap for the tokenization of the financial payments network. The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority are seeking public feedback on how to safely implement stablecoins for institutional settlements. They aim to extend settlement hours to 24/7 operations by 2027, which could enhance economic growth and innovation.
- ▪The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority have outlined their approach to tokenization in U.K. wholesale markets.
- ▪Tokenization is expected to transform how assets are issued, traded, and settled, potentially lowering costs.
- ▪The central bank plans to extend settlement hours on its CHAPS system to near-continuous operation starting in 2027.
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PolicyShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailUK’s financial payments network is ready for tokenization, regulators sayThe U.K.’s financial watchdog and central bank unveiled their roadmap for tokenization, the use of stablecoins for institutional settlement and a phased transition toward 24/7 operation.By Olivier Acuna|Edited by Sheldon Reback May 18, 2026, 12:00 p.m. 2 min readMake preferred on The FCA and Bank of England say it's now time for prublic and private sectors to utilized the new financial infrastructure to drive economic growth and innovation. (FCA)What to know: The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority outlined their approach to tokenization in U.K.
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