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Institutional analysis across tokenised UK gilts, onchain UK bonds, regulated stablecoin UK policy, and FCA sandbox fintech considerations.
Settlement Infrastructure
06: Atomic settlement in central bank money x RTGS synchronisation
The Bank is building RTGS synchronisation to enable atomic settlement in central bank money, including DSS digital securities transactions. Here is what is happening in 2026.
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05: Tokenised gilts and DIGIT: the missing link in compliant RWA settlement
DIGIT is the UK's digital gilt pilot inside the Digital Securities Sandbox. Here is what is being tested: on-chain settlement, OTC functionality, interoperability and transparency.
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04: Tokenised deposits vs stablecoins vs a digital pound: the UK multi-money future
A clear map of UK digital money: tokenised deposits, regulated stablecoins and the digital pound debate—where each fits in payments and settlement.
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03: Sterling systemic stablecoins and what the Bank is actually proposing
Backing assets, redemption, holding limits and liquidity backstops—what the Bank of England is proposing for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins.
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02: Digital Securities Sandbox: A Field Guide for Founders and Institutions
A practical guide to the Digital Securities Sandbox: stages, gates, SANs and why the UK is testing tokenised financial infrastructure within regulated markets.
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01: The UK Is Quietly Building the Infrastructure for On-Chain Finance
Across regulatory initiatives like the Digital Securities Sandbox and proposed systemic stablecoin rules, the UK is quietly building the foundations for tokenised financial markets. This article explores how blockchain, regulated digital money, and tokenised assets may reshape financial infrastructure.
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