Bank of England boss says stablecoins require ‘high bar’ regulations, still exploring a UK CBDC

Andrew Bailey emphasized that stablecoins and Bitcoin should be regulated differently, highlighting that the former should meet high regulatory standards due to their functionalities in payments, while Bitcoin is primarily viewed as a risky investment.

The Bank of England is considering a central bank digital currency, termed ‘digital pound’, recognizing the need for innovation in the payments sector and drawing comparisons to past technologies like the iPhone.

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