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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
Technology
Asharq Al-Awsat

Britain Sets Out Plan to Exploit Crypto Potential

A representation of cryptocurrency Binance is seen in this illustration taken August 6, 2021. (Reuters)

Britain set out a detailed plan on Monday to exploit the potential of cryptoassets and their underlying blockchain technology to help consumers make payments more efficiently.

As part of creating a global cryptoasset hub, financial services minister John Glen said Britain will legislate to bring some stablecoins under the regulatory net such as complying with existing payment rules.

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