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British PM Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held a call regarding the joint military base on Diego Garcia Island. Both sides emphasized the strategic importance of the base and agreed to continue close collaboration on its future operations.
📌 Background:
• Relations were tense after Trump reversed support for transferring the island’s sovereignty to Mauritius
• Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Archipelago, remains a key strategic location ~2,000 miles off East Africa
• Original plan allowed UK to transfer control while maintaining base operations via annual fees
⚠️ Strategic moves in global military bases can ripple across geopolitics — worth watching for market sentiment and risk-on/off behavior.
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Popular opinion is missing the sea change in the UK’s crypto operating environment. Beneath regulatory criticism, the UK is accelerating its crypto evolution
 
Opinion by: Daniel Taylor, head of policy at Zumo
We’re approaching five years since we first heard about the “global crypto hub UK,” and the United Kingdom has drawn its fair share of flak regarding its crypto strategy. 
Amid a perpetually delayed regulatory framework, vanishing company approval rates and increasingly loud public criticism of overzealous and nannying “positive frictions,” UK consumers have been left out in the cold both in product access and product choice when compared to international counterparts.
Meanwhile, those in positions of influence have repeatedly and complacently dismissed the crypto trend, all while failing to implement any protective framework beyond risk warnings.
With the word “crypto” never to be heard in the corridors of power, consensus view has hardened: Britain is unimaginative, sluggish and missing the crypto opportunity.
Forced change from the ground up
Let’s get some perspective here for a moment. The UK is still Western Europe’s largest crypto economy. Coinbase counts it as its second biggest market after the United States. UK residents are active and engaged across the DeFi landscape. Its citizens want and use crypto, regardless of what the country’s leadership says or does.
That, however slowly, is leading to change.

What follows is the optimist’s take on why the UK crypto tanker is slowly turning.
The UK’s quiet crypto pivot
As popular and lively as the UK-bashing has been, the black-white representation conceals an under-represented picture. Beneath the surface, the UK is undergoing a quiet, still largely unrecognized pivot, one that could redefine its position as a global center for crypto business.
First there are the market developments. Retail investors can finally invest in crypto exchange traded products again. The US and the UK are collaborating directly on crypto development. The UK financial regulator, so often the one to drive companies out of the UK market, has begun to speed up applications. And, finally, sterling-based stablecoins are beginning to emerge.
When you put these together with the regulatory and legal developments, you can see the potential for a transformed UK crypto operating environment within a 12-24 month window. The sector will have a full suite of finalized crypto activity-based rules within 2026, and a live regulatory framework in 2027. Legal recognition of digital assets as property has received its final Royal Assent. And that’s all great news for removing the crutches that have been holding the UK crypto market back.
What it means for crypto business
As a result, any global business can look into 2026 and have a reasonable chance of knowing where it stands in developing a UK crypto offer.
The incoming UK crypto framework means that if you want to conduct activities like custodying crypto, operating a trading platform, issuing a stablecoin or offering staking services, you’ll soon have clear rules in place to do it.
And in some ways, what the UK is proposing goes beyond what has been achieved anywhere else.
Unsecured creditor status was a massive factor in the exchange failures of 2022. UK crypto investors, where they entrust their assets to third-party platforms, will have the assurance that their investments are held in legal trust, with recognition of their investor property rights.
For international exchange businesses, an innovative branch-subsidiary proposal would give multinational businesses access to the UK retail market while retaining access to global order books and splitting obligations between home-host regulators.
In crypto adjacent areas, future systemic stablecoins may enjoy a central bank backstop as well as access to direct central bank accounts. And current tokenized fund proposals are looking forward to native issuance models and stablecoin settlement possibilities. 
In this way, the UK is aiming to leverage what has made it stand out: a legal and financial system that innovates and enjoys a leading reputation throughout the world.
An unashamedly pro-crypto UK strategy
Of course, there is still much more to be done. Beyond the mainstreaming a future UK crypto framework will bring, we must go further in harnessing the future potential that decentralized, crypto-based models can bring.
That means utilizing the full power of tokens to allow for entirely new models of capital raising.
It means empowering self-custody models, and not just neo-intermediaries.
And it means using cryptography to advance individual rights to privacy, to sovereignty and to global, seamless value transfer.
In the meantime, the UK is firmly open for crypto business.
Opinion by: Daniel Taylor, head of policy at Zumo.
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PRESIDENT TRUMP IS SET TO SIGN THE $BTC BITCOIN & CRYPTO MARKET BILL TODAY AT 3:30 PM.THE LEGISLATION IS EXPECTED TO UNLOCK OVER $3 TRILLION IN LIQUIDITY, POTENTIALLY FLOWING INTO FINANCIAL MARKETS.MAJOR CATALYST.EXTREMELY BULLISH FOR CRYPTO. #Solana #BTC走势分析 #TRUMP #UK

The UK government has started a fresh review of stablecoins. This move comes as lawmakers try to understand how this fast growing sector could affect the country economy and money system. The review is led by the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee. The goal is to study how stablecoins are growing and whether current plans to regulate them are fair and effective.

The committee has asked experts companies and the public to share views on stablecoins. They want to know how much these digital assets could grow in the coming years. They are also looking at the risks and benefits. One major focus is how stablecoins might affect control over money and the wider UK financial system. Another key question is whether stablecoins linked to the British pound can compete with those from other countries.

The chair of the committee said the review will also test whether plans from the Bank of England and the financial regulator are balanced. The aim is to protect the system without blocking progress. Submissions for the review will stay open until March eleven two thousand twenty six. This fits with the government plan to finalize stablecoin rules before the end of this year.

Earlier the Bank of England shared draft rules for pound based stablecoins. These rules explain how reserve funds should be held. Under the plan sixty percent of reserves could be placed in short term UK government bonds. This would allow issuers to earn some return. The other forty percent would be kept at the central bank and would not earn interest.

Regulators also suggested limits on how much stablecoin a person or a business can hold. The goal is to reduce risk to the financial system. These limits are meant to stop large flows of money leaving banks too quickly. Traditional banks worry that if too much money moves into stablecoins it could reduce lending and hurt the economy.

Not everyone supports these ideas. Some people in the crypto space say the rules are too strict. They argue that limits on holdings and interest make pound based stablecoins less attractive. If users cannot earn enough or hold enough value they may choose foreign options instead.

Critics also point to the United States. There stablecoin rules are more flexible. Users do not face strict holding caps. Issuers can earn interest on reserves more freely. This has helped dollar based stablecoins grow fast and dominate the market.

Right now pound based stablecoins play a very small role. Their total value is tiny compared to the global market. Most stablecoins are linked to the US dollar. The euro comes next but still far behind. This raises concern that the UK could fall further behind if its rules are too tight.

Lawmakers now face a difficult balance. They must protect banks and financial stability while also allowing innovation. If rules are too loose risks increase. If rules are too strict growth may move elsewhere.

The new inquiry shows that the UK wants more feedback before making final decisions. It is part of a wider effort to create clear rules that support safety and growth. The outcome of this review could shape the future of stablecoins in the UK and decide whether pound based options can compete on the global stage.
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​The United Kingdom is making a decisive move toward solidifying its position as a global crypto hub. The House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee has officially launched an inquiry into the growth and proposed regulation of stablecoins.
​This isn't just another dry regulatory update—it is a critical "call for evidence" that will shape how stablecoins like $USDT , $USDC , and future Sterling-backed tokens operate within the UK’s borders.
​🔍 The Core of the Inquiry: 6 Key Questions
​The Committee is seeking public and industry input on six pivotal areas to determine if the proposed rules by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England are actually "fit for purpose." The investigation focuses on:
​Global Comparison: How the UK market stacks up against the US and EU.
​Growth Trajectory: How Sterling-denominated stablecoins will develop and who will use them.
​Economic Impact: The risks and opportunities for the UK economy and retail customers.
​Statutory Objectives: Whether stablecoins threaten price stability or financial integrity.
​The "Systemic" Hurdle: Examining the challenges of the proposed "step-up" regime for major issuers.
​Global Lessons: What the UK can learn from international regulatory frameworks.
​🗓️ Important Deadlines
​If you are an investor, developer, or industry stakeholder, the clock is ticking:
​March 11, 2026: The final deadline for submitting written evidence.
​September 2026: The FCA’s "Crypto Gateway" is expected to open for firm applications.
​October 2027: The full regulatory regime is slated to go live.
​💡 Why This Matters for Binance Users
​The UK's approach is unique because it separates "systemic" stablecoins (regulated by the Bank of England) from "non-systemic" ones (regulated by the FCA).
​For the average trader, this could mean increased protections, clearer redemption rights to fiat, and more Sterling-backed options on exchanges. However, critics—including major firms like Consensys—have warned that if the rules are too rigid, the UK risks losing its competitive edge to more flexible jurisdictions like the US.
​"The inquiry will examine the extent to which stablecoins might disrupt traditional banking... and whether the proposed frameworks provide a proportionate response." — House of Lords Committee
​🚀 Join the Conversation
​Do you think the UK’s "phased approach" is better than the US style of regulation, or is it too slow for the fast-paced world of Web3?
​Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
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