UK FCA selects four companies to participate in regulatory sandbox testing for stablecoin innovation

MarsBitNews · 2026-02-25T13:24:14+00:00

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the selection of four companies to enter the regulatory sandbox to test innovative stablecoin services, covering issuance, payments, and other areas. The testing will begin in the first quarter of 2026, and the results will influence future stablecoin regulatory rules.

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2026-02-25 13:24:14

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According to the official announcement from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA has selected four companies to enter its regulatory sandbox to test innovative stablecoin services in a real-world and secure environment. The four selected companies are Monee Financial Technologies, ReStabilise, Revolut, and VVTX, chosen from 20 applications. The testing will begin in the first quarter of 2026, focusing on applications such as stablecoin issuance, payments, wholesale settlement, and crypto trading. FCA Payments and Digital Assets Director Matthew Long stated that this move aims to ensure the credibility of stablecoins in payments and settlements. The test results will directly influence the final regulatory rules for stablecoins in the UK, expected to be released later in 2026.

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