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Written question asked by Mark Garnier (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 2026. It was answered by Lucy Rigby (Labour) on Friday, 4 September 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Digital Assets

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government plans to use the powers in the Financial Services and Markets Bill 2026 to establish a mutual recognition framework for digital assets, including stablecoins, to support the UK's competitiveness as a global financial centre.

Answer

The Government acknowledges the potential benefits of recognising compatible jurisdictions’ regulatory regimes, including promoting growth and competitiveness by supporting cross-border activity.

The Financial Services and Markets Bill will enable HM Treasury to establish bespoke Overseas Recognition Regimes, where doing so will benefit the UK. The Government will consider using these powers for digital assets, where appropriate, subject to an assessment of the compatibility of the relevant jurisdiction’s regulatory and supervisory framework.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25996
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Digital assets
Legislation
Financial Services and Markets Bill (HL) 2026-27
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk